[GGR100H1] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (26 pages long!)
Document Summary
Our study of geosystems earth systems begins with a look at the science of physical geography and the geographic tools we use. Physical geography and the geographic tools we use. Physical geography is key to studying entire earth system because of its integrative spatial approach. Geography (geo meaning earth, graphein meaning write) is the science that studies the relationships among natural systems, geographic areas, society, cultural activities, and the interdependence of all these over space. Shared among geographic continuum where human-earth science relationship exists. Physical geography is the spatial analysis of all the physical elements and processes that make up the environment. Includes: energy, water, climate, soils, air, weather, animals, etc. Spatial analysis: is a set of techniques for analyzing spatial data. It is important to understand the results of spatial analysis are dependent on the locations of the objects being analyzed. Spatial analysis + critical scientific approach = interpret facts correctly.
