Via Afrika Geography Grade 11 Study Guide

Welcome to the Grade 11 Geography Study Guide. The subject of Geography has
changed considerably over time and it continues to change because it is one of the most
dynamic subjects in the curriculum. The Earth and its atmosphere, the home of
humankind, is changing all the time and that is what makes our subject so special.
This guide must be used in conjunction with the main textbook, as it is a summary of
the main components of the textbook. Geography, like any other subject, does contain
facts which must be understood and learnt, but it also emphasises skills. It is necessary
for the learner to analyse and use these facts to understand phenomena and to try to
solve problems. Our lives depend on the ways in which we treat our environment. Thus,
as citizens of the Earth, we must understand the changes that are constantly taking
place and our own impact on our surroundings.