GEOG 1HB3 Lecture Notes - Walt Disney World
3 Feb 2014
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Space is the areal extent, amount of the earth"s surface that it covers: absolute space is the objective, physically real, with measurable extent and definable boundaries (map making). Example: mathematical projections: relative space is subjective, perceptual and variable over time. Examples: topological maps (sketches), the estimation of space of scale and distance. Location refers to a particular position in space: absolute (mathematical) location: relatively unchanging. Example: longitude and latitude: relative (perceived) location: subject to change and interpretation. Example: hamilton is close to toronto: subjected to perspective and scenario: nominal (toponym) location: a place name. Examples: home, restaurants: location + meaning = place, sense of place has an emotional attachment to the certain place, a vibe that causes emotions. Example: while depressed and on a rainy night, the walk back home seems longer because of outside and the environmental effects. While with friends, the same distance might seem shorter.
