[GEOG 1HA3] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (67 pages long)
29 Nov 2016
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Space = areal extent amount of area. How much area does it occupy e. g. square feet; volume. Absolute space: measurable, can calculate it; define mac campus, street names are boundaries (you can measure it). Some may thing mac is spacious or crowded; may depend on different time (sept. How used to the area you are (1st year vs. 4th year) Absolute space: used to make accurate maps (eg. world maps) Relative space: used to make topological maps; less concerned with the scale, not the distance or relative positioning. It"s not to scale and the distance between the two stops are not accurate. Gps determines position in space exact point. Use latitude and longitude coordinates grid around the world. Relative (perceived) location: based on the person"s perception of the location eg. mac is a short/long distance from toronto (perception changes) perception changes on experience and mode of transport. Nominal (or toponym) location: name we associate with location/meaning of significance.
