GEOGRAPHICAL SPACE EXAM TEXT.docx

Geography is so much more than just identifying cities, countries and capitals on a map. Geographers look to find connections between the physical processes on earth's surface (and under the surface too), and how people use and interact with the earth. Geographical space is a term used in the field...

Geography is so much more than just identifying cities, countries and capitals on a map. Geographers look to find connections between the physical processes on earth's surface (and under the surface too), and how people use and interact with the earth. Geographical space is a term used in the field of geography to describe the particular way in which societies interact with their environments, something which can be classified into different types of 'landscapes'. The basic definition of geographical space is that it is the complex and constant interaction between the physical and human characteristics of a certain area of the Earth. And is made up of physical aspects. Geographical space is made up of physical aspects. This includes the topography of the terrain, climate, hydrography, geology and vegetation among other natural factors. These physical characteristics are essential to understanding the environment of a particular geographical area and how it influences the human activities that take place there. For example, climate can determine the types of crops that can be grown, topography influences accessibility and hydrography influences the [availability of water resources](https://www.thedailyeco.com/what-are-water-resources-definition-and-examples-419.html). Geographic space is not static. It is constantly changing due to a variety of factors. Globalization, migration , climate change and technological advances are just a few examples of forces that can significantly alter geographic space over time. The concept of geographical space can be so broad that it is often difficult to point out examples without falling into the obvious. A house can be a geographical space, but so too can be the city in which it is located. If this city is located in a valley, then the valley is the larger geographical space. This larger geographical space can be part of a mountain range, one which is larger still. Essentially, these examples of geographical spaces can be exponentially larger until they encompass the entire Earth. Earth is the largest geographical space with the most components. The importance of a particular geographical space depends on perspective, but using the concept can helps us see the interconnectedness of these spaces. This is vital for issues such as conservation and climate change.