GEOG 1HB3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Urban Area, Global City, Population Geography
6 Sep 2017
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Chapter 1 history of human geography (key concepts) Geo-graphy: the study of spatial pattern and processes on the earth(cid:495)s surface. Space: areal extent 1) absolute space 2) relative space. Absolute space: objective, physically real, with measurable extent and definable boundaries (e. g. map-making (longitude/latitude) mathematical projections. Relative space: subjective/perceptual and variable over time (e. g. a topological map) sketch: scale, distance & positioning are guestimates. Location: refers to a particular position in space: 1) absolute (mathematical) location relatively unchanging, 2) relative (perceived) location subject to change & interpretation, 3) nominal location a location of significance. Place: attachments, meaning & interpretation location + cultural/human meaning=place) Types of place: situation: location of a place relative to other places, site: physical characteristic of a place. Sense of place: the feeling or association of memory you feel as you walk past a place (e. g. sad feeling walking past cemetery) Sacred place: strong feeling towards a place (i. e. religious church)
