Geography is the study of place, and seeks to understand the ways in which humans influence their environment, and in turn explore the influence the environment has on humans. Quite simply, it is the study of the world around us. Surprising to many, its manifestation is seen in the following common every day instances:

by Lucy Ryan
Geography is the study of place, and seeks to understand the ways in which humans influence their environment, and in turn explore the influence the environment has on humans. Quite simply, it is the study of the world around us. Surprising to many, its manifestation is seen in the following common every day instances:
1. GPS
Global Positioning System (GPS). A part of our daily lives, it speaks for itself. Spoiler alert: informs most items on this list.
Garmin GPS system. Photo by caribb on Flickr.