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1
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What is absolute space in human geography?
Answer
Objective, physically real with measurable extent and definable boundaries, key for map making, description, analysis, and explanation of spatial distributions.
2
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Why is making a 2D map of a 3D globe not 100% accurate?
Answer
Because cartographers cannot perfectly represent the three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional map; some accuracy is inevitably lost.
3
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What is relative space in human geography?
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Subjective, perceptual, and variable over time, involving guesstimates in terms of topological maps, scale, distance, and positioning.
4
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What is the concept of spatial interaction in human geography?
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It refers to the nature and extent of the relationships or linkages between locations, influenced by distances and connections between them.
5
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According to Waldo Tobler, what is the first law of geography?
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"Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things."
6
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What does location refer to in human geography?
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Location refers to a particular position in space, a specific part of the Earth's surface.
7
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What is absolute mathematical location in human geography?
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It is relatively stable and unchanging, defined by latitude and longitude coordinates using an arbitrary mathematical grid, like 80°W, 43°N.
8
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What is relative perceived location in human geography?
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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.
9
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What is spatial interaction in geography?
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Spatial interaction is related to the distances between locations and the physical and intangible connections between them.
10
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What is Tobler's First Law of Geography?
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"Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things" - Waldo Tobler, 1970.
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What is location in geography defined as?
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Location refers to a particular position in space, a specific part of the Earth's surface.
12
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What is absolute location?
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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.
13
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What is relative location?
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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.
14
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What is nominal or toponym location?
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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.
15
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What can place names signify in geography?
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Place names can be contested and can change over time, for example, Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay) or Derry (Londonderry).
16
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What is a place in geography defined as?
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A place is a location with a particular identity, meaning, or significance, which can be individual or collective.
17
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What is meant by the term 'sense of place'?
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Sense of place refers to the personally significant attachments we associate with certain places, which can be positive or negative.
18
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What does the term 'Sense of place' refer to?
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The personally significant attachments we associate with certain places.
19
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What is Placemaking?
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The transformation of space or location into place.
20
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What is a Sacred place?
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A location with particular significance to an individual or a group, usually but not necessarily for religious reasons.
21
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Define 'Placeless'.
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Often linked to homogeneity and standardization, such as chain stores, restaurants, and suburban subdivisions.
22
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What is a Region in geography?
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A part of the Earth's surface that displays internal homogeneity and is relatively distinct from surrounding areas according to certain criteria.
23
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What does Regional geography study?
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Areal differentiation by utilizing both physical and human geographic understandings of the world.
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What is Regionalization?
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The process of classifying locations or areas of the Earth's surface into various regions.
25
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What is region?
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A part of the Earth's surface that displays internal homogeneity and is relatively distinct from surrounding areas according to certain criteria.
26
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What is regional geography?
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The study of areal differentiation which utilizes both physical and human geographic understandings of the world.
27
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What is regionalization?
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The process of classifying locations or areas of the Earth's surface into various regions to simplify our complex world and its geographic patterns.
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What is the goal of regional geography?
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To find similarities among places and simplify the complex world into regions based on similarities.
29
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Why do regions vary?
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Regions vary due to subjectivity, scale (spatial perspective), and theme (thematic perspective).
30
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What is scale in regional geography?
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A way to think about society at different levels or layers such as global, national, regional, provincial, city, and neighborhood.