GEOG 1HA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Saltern
22 Jun 2018
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KEY CONCEPTS IN
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Space
•Idea . a real extent Ihow much of Earth 's surface something occupy )
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Absolute Space : mathematical projections to get accurate predictions of the Earth
objective ,physically real ,with measurable extent and definable boundaries
key for mapmaking ,description and analysis (explanation)of spatial distributions
eg .campus
2Relative space :locations identities by their relative positioning and importance
eg . a topological maps ,scale ,distance and positioning are guesstimates
Location
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(def .)refers to aparticular position in space
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Absolute 1mathematical location :latitude and longitude coordinates using an arbritary mathematical grid
relatively unchanging
2Relative lpercieved)location : a short drive from downtown ,
or adjacent to Coyotes Paradise ,etc .
subject to change and interpretation
3Nominal Ior topuhym )location : a place name
alocation of significance is given aname
names of places can provide adegree of location al understanding Ievent memory )
places names can be contested
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eg .derryllondondevry
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eg .Iqaluit 1frobisher bay
Place
•Ideft a location with aparticular identity or meaning or significance Iindividual or collective )
eg .where Ilost my tooth
Location +cultural human meaning =place
sense of Place
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(deft the personally significant attachments we associate with certain places ie childhood
home (nostalgia),
etc
can be positive or negative
Some places evoke asense of place even though youre never been there
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eg Mcmaster ,leaning tower ,
Venice
Sense of place is reinforced by
uniqueness
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eg travelling
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We go places to see their
local
characteristics
