GEOG 1HA3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Degenerative Disease, Population Geography, Spatial Analysis
16 Apr 2013
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Absolute space: an understanding of space as a distinct, physically real entity. Objective - well defined, thus the same for everyone. Example: the mcmaster campus is 300 acres: mathematical projections: these maps try to represent the world as accurately as possible with little distortions, and definable boundaries (ex: world map) Relative space: used to specify space in a subjective manner. Subjective based on or influenced by personal feelings and opinions. Intentionally distort distance and direction as this is not the purpose of these maps. (ex: underground subway system map is intentionally distorted to reflect what matters routes of the system) Location: refers to a particular position in space. Where something is situated: absolute (mathematical) location: point on the earth"s surface expressed by a coordinate system (ex. latitude and longitude). Uses topographic maps: relative location: location of places relative to something else. Some may say mcmaster is a short drive from toronto, others may say it is a horrific commute from.
