GEOG 1HA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cornrows, Italians, Topological Map
28 Dec 2017
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The study of patterns and processes on the earth"s surface. Charles gritzner: what is where, why there, why care: (where) description (ex: cities, factories, neighbourhoods), (why) explanation (globalization, capitalism) and (why care) interpretations/meaning/significance (social inequality, economic development, peace/conflict) Objective, physically real, measurable extent and definable boundaries. Ex: mcmaster university campus (boundaries: coyotes paradise, main street west: relative space. Subjective, open to interpretation, perceptual/variable over time. Locations identified by their relative positioning and importance (ex: topological map) in topological maps, scale, distance and positioning are guesstimates. Ex: mcmaster university campus; seems large but as you get to know it you find short cuts and the location becomes smaller within your perception. Location: particular position in space: absolute mathematical location: Latitude/longitude co-ordinators using arbitrary mathematical grid (80 deg w, 43 deg n) Subject to change and interpretation (toronto isn"t far unless you"re in traffic) 3. nominal or toponym location: Location of significance is given a name (precise location)
