GEG 1302 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Global Positioning System, Geographic Information System, Computer Hardware
Document Summary
Human geography: the study of spatial organization of human activity and of people"s relationship with their environment. Geodemographic research: investigation using census data and commercial data (such as sales data and property records) about the populations of small districts, creating profiles for marketing research. Geographic information system (gis): an organized collection of computer hardware software and geographical data that is designed to capture, store, update, manipulate and display spatially referenced information. Interdependence: places are tied into wider processes of change that are reflected in a wider geographical pattern. Represent an intimate location where differences (physical, social normalities, body image) are ultimately defined. Cultures justify body differences through perceptions (ie. mens worlds and women"s worlds ) Created by people responding to opportunities and constraints presented by their environments. People modify places while being influenced by their settings. Physical geography: deals with the earth"s natural processes and their outcomes.
