Why is the study of geometry important?
Geometry is important for two reasons. First, a thorough understanding of the principles of geometry is important to a wide range of scientific and technological fields of study such as engineering, physics and cartography. Since ancient times surveyors have used geometric principles to map the earth’s surface. Global positioning systems (GPS) incorporate geometric principles for a similar purpose. And you wouldn’t want to drive over a bridge designed by an engineer with no understanding of geometry! In addition, an understanding of geometry can help improve your game of billiards or calculate the square footage of your dream house. Second, the study of geometry sharpens thinking skills by teaching the process of deductive reasoning. We often use deductive reasoning unconsciously in our daily lives to make decisions and judgments about the world around us. In mathematics and the sciences, where nothing is considered true until it is proved, deductive reasoning is an important tool. How
