Understanding Space and Place Concepts
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What distinguishes 'space' from 'place'?

  • Space requires cultural significance, whereas place does not.
  • Space is a location filled with human meanings, while place is not.
  • Space is abstract with no inherent meaning unless interpreted. (correct)
  • Space has social connections while place does not.

    • Which concept refers to the negative emotional response towards a place?

  • Topophobia (correct)
  • Topophilia
  • Territoriality
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    • What describes a person's direct experience with a place?

  • Expectations
  • Real attributes (correct)
  • Contrived attributes
  • Perceived attributes

    • What principle is associated with the legal rights of property ownership?

    <p>Castle Doctrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can places be influenced and branded according to individual beliefs?

    <p>By choosing what to believe and communicate about them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the shared emotional connection people may feel towards a place?

    <p>Sense of place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an individual do under the duty-to-retreat principle?

    <p>Retreat if possible instead of defending themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attribute results from manipulated beliefs often seen in marketing?

    <p>Contrived attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a basic right of property ownership?

    <p>Right to inhabit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily shapes a person's expectations of a place?

    <p>Personal experiences and others' experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does graffiti serve for gang members?

    <p>To communicate within the gang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has the least impact on a person's sense of safety in an urban area?

    <p>Proximity to entertainment venues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception often exists about where illegal guns originate?

    <p>Most were originally legal firearms in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about gang activity in Canada is accurate?

    <p>Most gangs have 8-15 members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of neighborhood are crime rates typically underestimated?

    <p>Wealthy white neighborhoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Crime Severity Index function?

    <p>It ranks crimes based on their severity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception exists regarding the safety of downtown areas compared to suburbs?

    <p>Downtowns are always considered unsafe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cities in Canada exhibit the highest crime severity rates?

    <p>Cities in the prairies like Edmonton and Saskatoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons Purple Loosestrife is detrimental to wildlife in North America?

    <p>It creates dense growth that inhibits animal movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method was implemented to control the spread of Asian Carp in the Great Lakes?

    <p>Electrical barriers to block their movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the introduction of Zebra and Quagga Mussels?

    <p>They clogged water intake pipes, causing operational issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which control method was NOT used in managing Sea Lamprey populations?

    <p>Application of hormones to disrupt breeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable impact of Round Goby on the ecosystem?

    <p>They prey on Zebra mussels, which reduces their population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the Asian Long-Horned Beetle's impact on trees?

    <p>Efforts to eradicate it led to the removal of many trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the origin of Asian Carp's introduction into the United States?

    <p>Escaped species from agricultural environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the method used to control Zebra and Quagga Mussels without biological control?

    <p>Zequanox that specifically kills only the mussels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of an apple is toxic when chewed?

    <p>Seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of contact with the sap of the Manchineel tree?

    <p>Burn-like blisters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is known for having furocoumarins that cause skin reactions when exposed to sunlight?

    <p>Giant Hogweed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plants is NOT specifically noted for its toxicity to both humans and animals?

    <p>Beets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant's flowers bloom from July to August and is characterized by a stout green stem with purple spots?

    <p>Spotted Water Hemlock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes invasive species from native species in a biome?

    <p>Invasive species are non-native to the biome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compound in raw lima beans makes them potentially toxic?

    <p>Cyanogenic glycosides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding Nutmeg?

    <p>Causes nutmeg poisoning due to myristicin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trophic cascade?

    <p>A chain reaction in the food chain resulting from the addition or removal of a top predator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a keystone species?

    <p>A species upon which other species in an ecosystem largely depend.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Chiroptophobia?

    <p>The fear of bats specifically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hematophagy?

    <p>A dietary trait involving the consumption of blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does arachnophobia exist in humans?

    <p>Linked to an evolutionary response towards poisonous spiders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medical use is associated with peptides from the Gila monster and certain rattlesnakes?

    <p>Treatment for diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which snake is known for producing neurotoxins that can kill an elephant with one bite?

    <p>King Cobra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Boa Constrictor is true?

    <p>It is commonly used in the exotic pet trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the Yellow Belly Snake?

    <p>It is the most widely distributed snake in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason snakes are released into communities?

    <p>To control opossum and rodent populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals is considered a native predator that provides critical services?

    <p>Leopards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is projected to reduce deer-vehicle collisions in the US?

    <p>Repopulation of cougars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal is identified as the most dangerous according to the content?

    <p>Humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed to the endangerment of sharks since the 1990s?

    <p>Overfishing and collisions with vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislation did Ontario implement regarding pit bull-type dogs in 2005?

    <p>Adopted a province-wide ban on pit bulls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of government-backed wolf extermination programs in Canada?

    <p>Extinction of wolves in certain areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal was NOT listed among the top dangerous animals after humans?

    <p>Polar Bear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable health issue linked to the decline of red fox populations?

    <p>Increased Lyme disease cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spider is known for having a necrotic venom that can cause tissue damage?

    <p>Brown recluse spider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason yellow sac spiders typically arrive in Canada?

    <p>They hitch rides on grape shipments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spider is recognized for its glossy black body and reddish markings?

    <p>Black widow spider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How harmful is the bite of a wolf spider compared to other dangerous spiders?

    <p>Causes minor redness or swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding scorpions and their danger to humans?

    <p>Most stings occur from accidental encounters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scorpion species is found in Canada?

    <p>Northern Scorpion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the fear of snakes?

    <p>Ophidiophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a belief about snakes and their venomous bites?

    <p>Snakebite envenoming can be non-lethal in many cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of infants are fully immunized in the poorest countries?

    <p>7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of Canadians is most likely to trust vaccines?

    <p>Parents in Atlantic Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for parents' doubts about vaccines?

    <p>Concerns about side effects and allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical event led to the start of anti-vaccination movements in England?

    <p>Mandatory vaccination laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which timeframe were there treated cases of the Ebola virus in the US?

    <p>2014-2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outbreak of Zika virus linked to?

    <p>Travel-related cases from Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the 2003 SARS outbreak in Toronto?

    <p>Global cooperation on disease transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition makes older people more vulnerable to West Nile virus?

    <p>Weakened immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states have no vaccine exemption?

    <p>California, Maine, and West Virginia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the largest outbreak of Ebola noted in the content?

    <p>Democratic Republic of the Congo outbreak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily characterizes a pandemic?

    <p>Geographic spread affecting a large portion of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vector is responsible for transmitting the plague bacteria to humans?

    <p>Fleas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the high impact of smallpox on First Nations in North America?

    <p>Absence of previous exposure to contagious diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Bubonic Plague is accurate?

    <p>It is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures were implemented by the WHO to eliminate smallpox?

    <p>Global vaccination programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of vaccines in disease prevention?

    <p>To expose the immune system to weakened or killed pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the geographic spread of the plague likely occur?

    <p>Via trade routes connecting affected regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Black Death in Europe?

    <p>Improvement in standards of living post-plague</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of Ontario's immunization schedule is crucial for school attendance?

    <p>Specific vaccinations for children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) focused on?

    <p>Ensuring access to routine vaccines for mothers and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Location

    • A particular place is defined by spatial coordinates (name, address, area).
    • Subjective descriptions (e.g., "zone of the city") can also define places.
    • Places are relative to adjacent locations.

    Space vs. Place

    • Space is abstract and meaningless until given context.
    • Place is a location with meaning and experiences given by human interaction.
    • Key thinkers who defined space and place include Yi-Fu Tuan and Edward Relph.

    Sense of Place

    • Sense of place is where a space transforms into a place with human experiences and social behaviour.
    • Place is characterised by subjective characteristics, geography, and individual psychology.
    • Subjective perception of a place is linked to personal experiences and shared experiences within both that location and elsewhere.

    Creating Place

    • Individuals shape places by constructing beliefs about them and sharing these beliefs with others.
    • This can influence others' perception of the area.

    Topophilia & Topophobia

    • Topophilia refers to positive feelings about a place.
    • Topophobia refers to negative feelings about a place; these emotions and behaviours are influenced by place itself.

    The Nature of Place

    • Places are the result of interactions between people and the attributes of those places.
    • These attributes can be real, perceived, or contrived (e.g., perceptions and experiences about attributes).
    • Experiences and expectations shape our perceptions of places.

    Territoriality

    • People attempt to control and influence their territory, delimiting geographic areas to assert control.
    • Ownership and security within a territory create a sense of comfort, identity and familiarity.

    The Castle Doctrine

    • Legal principle allowing individuals defence against imminent threats in their homes or person.
    • Legal principle also applies to the right to defend a property.
    • Right to own property is a fundamental right.
    • Includes exclusivity, transferability, and enforcement.
    • Legal documents like deeds and titles transfer land ownership.

    Gang Tagging

    • Gang culture is associated with marking territory through graffiti, declaring allegiance, advertising status, and challenging rivals.
    • Gang communication uses symbols and codes to convey messages.
    • Gangs are commonly associated with smaller, disorganized groups.

    Factors Affecting Sense of Place/Danger

    • Social status (stigma) and security/stress shape perceptions.
    • Physical attributes (e.g., lighting, open areas) can influence our perceived safety.

    Crime in Relation to Place

    • Crime severity indexes are used to compare crime rates across different locations.
    • Certain neighbourhoods and cities may have more violence or crime than others.
    • Factors like racial profiling and demographics can influence crime statistics, particularly for specific population groups.

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    Explore the fundamental differences between space and place, and how human interactions give significance to locations. This quiz highlights key thinkers and concepts such as sense of place and topophilia, revealing the subjective nature of our experiences in various environments.

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