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What is absolute space in human geography?
Objective, physically real with measurable extent and definable boundaries, key for map making, description, analysis, and explanation of spatial distributions.
Why is making a 2D map of a 3D globe not 100% accurate?
Because cartographers cannot perfectly represent the three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional map; some accuracy is inevitably lost.
What is relative space in human geography?
Subjective, perceptual, and variable over time, involving guesstimates in terms of topological maps, scale, distance, and positioning.
What is the concept of spatial interaction in human geography?
It refers to the nature and extent of the relationships or linkages between locations, influenced by distances and connections between them.
According to Waldo Tobler, what is the first law of geography?
"Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things."
What does location refer to in human geography?
Location refers to a particular position in space, a specific part of the Earth's surface.
What is absolute mathematical location in human geography?
It is relatively stable and unchanging, defined by latitude and longitude coordinates using an arbitrary mathematical grid, like 80°W, 43°N.
What is relative perceived location in human geography?
It is subject to change and interpretation, such as describing a location as a short drive from downtown or adjacent to a specific landmark like Cootes Paradise.
What is spatial interaction in geography?
Spatial interaction is related to the distances between locations and the physical and intangible connections between them.
What is Tobler's First Law of Geography?
"Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things" - Waldo Tobler, 1970.
What is location in geography defined as?
Location refers to a particular position in space, a specific part of the Earth's surface.
What is absolute location?
Absolute location is a relatively stable and unchanging mathematical location, such as latitude and longitude coordinates using an arbitrary mathematical grid like 80°W 43°N.
What is relative location?
Relative location is a perceived location that is subject to change and interpretation, such as being a short drive from downtown or adjacent to a specific landmark like Cootes Paradise.
What is nominal or toponym location?
Nominal or toponym location refers to a location identified by a common place name or toponym. Place names can provide a degree of locational understanding.
What can place names signify in geography?
Place names can be contested and can change over time, for example, Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay) or Derry (Londonderry).
What is a place in geography defined as?
A place is a location with a particular identity, meaning, or significance, which can be individual or collective.
What is meant by the term 'sense of place'?
Sense of place refers to the personally significant attachments we associate with certain places, which can be positive or negative.
What does the term 'Sense of place' refer to?
The personally significant attachments we associate with certain places.
What is Placemaking?
The transformation of space or location into place.
What is a Sacred place?
A location with particular significance to an individual or a group, usually but not necessarily for religious reasons.
Define 'Placeless'.
Often linked to homogeneity and standardization, such as chain stores, restaurants, and suburban subdivisions.
What is a Region in geography?
A part of the Earth's surface that displays internal homogeneity and is relatively distinct from surrounding areas according to certain criteria.
What does Regional geography study?
Areal differentiation by utilizing both physical and human geographic understandings of the world.
What is Regionalization?
The process of classifying locations or areas of the Earth's surface into various regions.
What is region?
A part of the Earth's surface that displays internal homogeneity and is relatively distinct from surrounding areas according to certain criteria.
What is regional geography?
The study of areal differentiation which utilizes both physical and human geographic understandings of the world.
What is regionalization?
The process of classifying locations or areas of the Earth's surface into various regions to simplify our complex world and its geographic patterns.
What is the goal of regional geography?
To find similarities among places and simplify the complex world into regions based on similarities.
Why do regions vary?
Regions vary due to subjectivity, scale (spatial perspective), and theme (thematic perspective).
What is scale in regional geography?
A way to think about society at different levels or layers such as global, national, regional, provincial, city, and neighborhood.
