Unit 1: Thinking Geographically (copy)

What is the definition of Space in geography?

the geometric surface of the Earth where objects are defined by their location.

What does Activity space refer to?

the place where people do their daily activities

What is a toponym?

a toponym is a name of a place that people find important

What are the three groups that regions are categorized into?

formal, functional, and vernacular.

What is a formal region?

A formal region is an area of bounded space that possesses some homogeneous characteristic.

What does the term 'scattered' refer to in geography patterns?

Scattered refers to objects that are normally ordered but appear dispersed.

What is the concept of sequent occupancy?

Sequent occupancy is the succession of groups and cultural influences throughout a place's history.

Define relative location.

Relative location refers to the location of a place compared to a known place or geographic feature.

What is an ecotone?

An ecotone is the environmental transition zone between two bioregions.

What are central places in geography?

Central places are any node of human activity, typically centers of economic exchange.

What does the concept of distance decay suggest?

Distance decay suggests that interaction with a place decreases as the distance from it increases.

What is space-time compression?

Space-time compression refers to the decreased time and relative distance between places, often due to technology.

What is the difference between site and situation?

Site refers to the physical characteristics of a place and situation refers to a place's interrelatedness with other places.

What is agglomeration in spatial patterns?

Agglomeration is the purposeful clustering of objects around a central point or economic growth pole.

What is a hearth in the context of diffusion patterns?

A hearth is the point of origin or place of innovation from which phenomena spread.

What are thematic maps?

Thematic maps express a particular subject and do not show land forms for other features.

What does the gravity model calculate?

The gravity model is used to calculate transportation flow between two points and determine influence areas.

What is the purpose of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

GIS integrates data layers capable of spatial analysis and mapping.

What type of projection maintains area while distorting shape?

Equal-area projections attempt to maintain the relative sizes of areas while distorting their shapes.