Geography 2010A/B Midterm: Midterm Notes
6 Feb 2018
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Geography provides description + explanation of lands, places & people. Regional identity persons" association with a place or region and their sense of belonging to a collectivity. Regional geography geographic study of a particular part of the world. Vast size of canada means each region has its own version of belonging and consciousness. Region an area of the earth"s surface defined by its distinctive human and or natural characteristics. Boundaries between regions often are transition zones where the main characteristics of one region merge into those of a neighbouring region. Geographers use the concept of regions to study parts of the world. Sense of place - the special and often intense feeling that people have for the area where they live. Considered a social product, sense of place can be applied to different geographic level i. e. local, regional and national levels. These feelings are derived from a combination of experiences (natural factors like climate, culture factors like language)
