PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Physical geography can be defined as the study of the world's natural terrain and features. A good understanding of physical geography is essential to you as a travel professional as it allows you to know both the constraints and benefits of the natural world as experienced by travelers.

The major land masses of the world are known as Continents. Geographers typically identify 7 Continents, although some geographers group Asia and Europe together as one continent, Euroasia.

The 7 continents as typically described by geographers are :

Students of geography are often amazed to learn that 71% of the earth's surface is actually covered by water. Bodies of water are extremely important in the travel industry. Water also offers a variety of adventure travel opportunities, including white-water river rafting, parasailing, water-skiing and snorkeling. Table below shows the size of four major oceans and the percentage of the earth's water area they occupy.