GEO 793 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Deglaciation, Lake Ontario, Geomorphology
15 Apr 2019
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Lecture 1 introduction to the geography of toronto, Map geographical representation of the surface of the earth: help orient us in the world. Illustrate what we know about the world (for our own use and communication with others: able to read maps because of generalization, simplification and abstraction. Elements of a map: scale relative size of earth to map, projection spherical shape of the earth needs to be flattened, symbolization codes that express features and phenomena. Urban nature: toronto waterfront example: how geography and history help us to understand the current moment, tokyo port example: how can inter-urban perspectives help to illustrate the similarities and differences of geographical context. Geology and geomorphology: help us to understand past natures, and landscapes. Deglaciation: latest deglaciation 18,000-5,000 years before present. Lost rivers: garrison creek, taddle creek by queens park (uoft), buried east of church st. before 1860,
