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What is the key function of absolute understandings of space?
What is the key function of absolute understandings of space?
- To understand the subjective perceptions of space.
- To provide objective, factual information about space. (correct)
- To express the relative location of a place.
- To facilitate comparisons between different spatial contexts.
Which of the following is a characteristic of relative understandings of space?
Which of the following is a characteristic of relative understandings of space?
- It is unchanging and consistent over time.
- It is influenced by subjective perceptions and experiences. (correct)
- It is based on objective, physical measurements.
- It is independent of cultural and social factors.
Which of the following is an example of absolute location?
Which of the following is an example of absolute location?
- Downtown Hamilton
- A short drive from downtown
- Near a popular park
- 43.25°N, 79.93°W (correct)
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
What is the term used to describe the arrangement of objects or phenomena in space?
What is the term used to describe the arrangement of objects or phenomena in space?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to relative understandings of space?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to relative understandings of space?
How can we perceive space differently, even when using the same absolute location?
How can we perceive space differently, even when using the same absolute location?
How can we describe McMaster University's location in relative terms?
How can we describe McMaster University's location in relative terms?
Which of the following is NOT a category of toponyms?
Which of the following is NOT a category of toponyms?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a 'place'?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a 'place'?
What are the four ways of understanding distance?
What are the four ways of understanding distance?
The geographic phenomena of density, concentration/dispersion, and pattern all relate to which concept?
The geographic phenomena of density, concentration/dispersion, and pattern all relate to which concept?
How does the concept of 'placemaking' relate to 'sense of place'?
How does the concept of 'placemaking' relate to 'sense of place'?
What does 'placelessness' often refer to?
What does 'placelessness' often refer to?
What is the difference between 'clustered' and 'dispersed' spatial organization?
What is the difference between 'clustered' and 'dispersed' spatial organization?
Which of the following is NOT a type of spatial pattern?
Which of the following is NOT a type of spatial pattern?
Flashcards
Human Geography
Human Geography
The study of how human activity affects the landscape and environment.
Space
Space
The conceptual area defined in two ways: absolute and relative.
Absolute Space
Absolute Space
Objective and factual space described through physical measurements and maps.
Relative Space
Relative Space
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Location
Location
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Absolute Location
Absolute Location
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Relative Location
Relative Location
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Density
Density
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Nominal location
Nominal location
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Sense of place
Sense of place
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Placemaking
Placemaking
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Distance types
Distance types
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Distribution
Distribution
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Concentration vs. Dispersion
Concentration vs. Dispersion
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Pattern
Pattern
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Human Geography I
- Human geography examines society, culture, and environment.
- The course covers key concepts in human geography, including space, place, location, distance, distribution, density, concentration/dispersion, and pattern.
- The reading material is Chapter 1, pages 6-22.
Space
- Space is the areal extent of something, including its size and location.
- Geographers study space in both absolute and relative ways.
- Absolute measures of space use factual data, objectivity, and accuracy, with definite boundaries.
- Relative space is influenced by perceptions, subjective experiences.
Location
- Location is a particular position in space.
- Absolute location is fixed and unchanging, often expressed mathematically using a grid system or coordinates.
- Relative location describes a place in relation to other geographic phenomena.
- Nominal location defines places by name, providing contextual understanding. Place names carry significance revealing history.
Place
- Place is a location with specific identity, meaning, or significance resulting from cultural and human meaning.
- The significance of a place can vary over time and in its meaning to different people.
Distribution
- Distribution refers to the spatial arrangement of objects.
- Distribution can be explained through density, the frequency of something in a measured area.
- Distribution also considers patterns like concentration, objects clustered closely together, or dispersion, objects spread far apart.
Distance
- Distance is the amount of space between two or more locations.
- Distance can be absolute (physical measurement), or relative in distance calculated by time, effort, cost, etc.
Other Concepts
- Placemaking: The deliberate transformation of space or location into a place.
- Sense of place: The personally significant attachments individuals have with a place, positive or negative.
Ideal Downtown Design
- This participatory assignment involves designing a downtown area with high or low housing density. Concentrated and dispersed elements, and patterned components, should be included.
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