This topic includes the study of the physical and human geography of East Asia, the region’s natural resources, and environmental issues.
Physical Geography: The study of natural features of the earth including climate, landforms, water resources, vegetation, and animal life.
Human Geography: The study of human culture, society, and population including demographics, social structure, and economic activity.
Geopolitics: The study of international relations and political geography, including changes in political boundaries and the effects of political decisions on the environment.
Environmental Science: The study of how the environment functions and how human activity impacts it, including changes in atmospheric and water chemistry, soil quality, and biodiversity.
Environmental Management: The study of how to manage natural resources sustainably, including land use planning, pollution control, and conservation policies.
Urban Geography: The study of urban areas and how they function, including transportation systems, housing, and economic development.
Rural Geography: The study of agricultural and rural communities and their relations to the surrounding environment.
Physical Anthropology: The study of human biological and physiological characteristics and their relationship to the environment.
Cartography: The art and science of making maps and planning travel routes.
Tourism: The study of the impact of tourism on the environment and local communities.
Economics: The study of how to distribute and allocate scarce resources, including money and natural resources.
Ecological Economics: The study of environmental issues in relation to economic systems, including sustainable development.
International Law: The study of legal principles and rules that guide international relations, including environmental treaties and agreements.
Historical Geography: The study of how geography has changed over time, including human migration patterns and the effects of war and politics on the environment.
Geomorphology: The study of the formation and erosion of landforms, including mountains, valleys, and coastlines.
Water Resources: The study of the management and use of fresh water resources, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
Geology: The study of the earth's composition, structure, and geological history, including the study of seismic activity, volcanoes, and plate tectonics.
Climate Change: The study of the impacts of climate change on the environment, including sea level rise, ocean acidification, and changes in weather patterns.
Air Pollution: The study of how air pollutants impact human health and the environment, including the sources and effects of air pollution.
Water Pollution: The study of how pollutants impact water quality and aquatic ecosystems, including the sources and effects of water pollution.
Cultural Geography: It examines the relationship between culture and the landscape.
Economic Geography: Studies the spatial distribution of economic activities across East Asia.
Environmental Geography: Studies the interaction between humans and the environment, including the impacts of climate change on the region.
Historical Geography: Studies the evolution of landscapes, cities and regions throughout East Asia over time.
Human Geography: Focuses on the spatial organization of human activities and their relationship with social and cultural phenomena.
Political Geography: Studies the relationship between political power and space in East Asia.
Physical Geography: Studies the physical environment, including landforms, climate, vegetation and soils.
Rural Geography: Studies the social and spatial organization of rural areas in East Asia.
Tourism Geography: Studies the interaction between tourism and the physical and cultural landscapes of East Asia.
Urban Geography: Studies the spatial organization, transformation and development of East Asian cities.
GIS and Remote Sensing: Focuses on the use of geographic information systems and remote sensing technologies in East Asian studies.
Geopolitics: This field examines the strategic, diplomatic, and military aspects of East Asian geography and environment.