GEOG 1HB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Distance Decay, Social Environment, Contour Line
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Physical geography: study of patterns and processes of the physical world. Human geography: study of patterns and processes of the human world. Absolute space: measurable by boundaries (ie. map making) Relative space: subjective/perceptual not measurable (ie. sketch maps) Absolute location: mathematically calculated using latitude and longitude precise and consistent. Relative location: perceived location subject to change and perception. Nominal location: a location of significance using a toponym (place name) Sense of place feelings or emotions. Placelessness homogeneity and standardization (ie. walmart) Relative distance: measured by time, money and psychological (ie. walking during the day vs. night) Density: ratio of how many to the size. Concentration/dispersion: how something is spread over an area. Pattern: spatial arrangement of objects: key concepts ii. Spatial interaction: the amount/level of movement or communication between two locations. First law everything is related, but near things are more related than distant things. Distance decay: decline of interaction with increased distance.
