Fundamentals of geography: tasks of the subject, earth as a celestial body

Fundamentals of Geography fosters an understanding of the diverse questions within the field of geography. The content of the teaching material covers a wide range of topics such as the shape of the Earth, orientation on Earth, the development of worldviews, and the solar system with a focus on Earth and the Moon. The final section on cartography also provides an introduction to map reading, a fundamental skill in geography.

The book is aligned with the learning content of geography as a foundational subject for the Swiss maturity diploma according to MAR. It includes numerous illustrations, detailed learning objectives, summaries, and a wealth of exercises with commented solutions, as well as a comprehensive glossary and an overall summary at the end.