Lupos said:I agree with Astral, Geography must be an acquired trait similar to complex mathematical skills, the ability to play with language, and the level of intuition required in the fields of psychology and diplomacy. Not everyone has them, and not everyone cares to either.
Lord Londonderry said:Latest survey coducted in the US concludes that 6 in 10 Americans don't know where to locate Iraq on a map of the world.
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bulldogg said:Its not confined to any group, the high school kids I tutor are Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Thai, Indonesian and 90% can't find China on the map and THEY ARE IN IT. I am appalled and astounded.
PJ24 said:I disagree that geography is that complicated. Most of it is memorization. If you aren't taught it, and you don't study it, you aren't going to learn it. Just about anyone with the proper instruction and interest can learn geography.
I think crux is that most people just don't care or have an interest. Maps are usually labeled anyway, so they figure "Why do I need to memorize this stuff?"
Ted said:Sorry for the 2nd right after the other, but I missed this one. I agree that Topography is plain study. You just have to learn where is what! But the science of Geography is so much more complicated and of much bigger scope.... But I just happen to be one of those well informed geography-lovers!
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bulldogg said:I am such a NERD!!! Perfect scores.
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