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Physical Geography
The study of the spatial characteristics of various elements of the physical environment
Human Geography
The study of the spatial characteristics of humans and human activities
Analyze
To break down into parts and study each part carefully
Theory
A system of ideas and concepts that attempt to explain and prove why or how interactions have occurred in the past or will in the future
Concepts
Key vocabulary, ideas, and buildings blocks that geographers use to describe our world
Processes
A series of steps or actions that explain why or how geographic patterns occur
Models
Representations of reality or theories about reality, to help geographers see general spatial patterns, focus on the influence of specific factors, and understand variations from place to place
Spatial Models
Stylized maps that illustrate theories about spatial distributions
Nonspatial models
Illustrate theories and concepts using words, graphs, or tables
Time-Distance Decay
Things that are more closely connected or related are closer than things that are far apart
Spatial Patterns
The general arrangement of things being studied
Networks
A set of interconnected entities
Quantitative Data
Info that can be measured and recorded using numbers
Geospatial Data
Data that is quantitative and spatial
Qualitative Sources
Data not usually represented by numbers
Scales of Analysis
Looking at topics at the local, regional, country, or global scale
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