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7. The opportunities for training in geography are inadequate to sup- 

 ply the specialists demanded. In our educational system there is also 

 an unfortunate break in continuity of instruction in the subject in high 

 schools and colleges, so that few become acquainted with its possibilities 

 as a vocation. 



8. The present lack of collegiate instruction prevents the presentation 

 of the professional possibilities of geography and deprives students of a 

 general training especially helpful in many fields of activity. 



9. The productivity of the relatively few specialists in geography is 

 great, covering a wide range of subjects, without very clear definition 

 of the limits of geography toward other subjects, either as to method or 

 matter. 



10. Closer characterization in this respect would help administrative 

 educators to understand the advantages accruing from the establishment 

 of courses in collegiate and university geography and their proper depart- 

 mental association. 



11. Eesearch in geography is largely unorganized and individual, ex- 

 cept in the field of exploratory expeditions. 



