Geographic scale of analysis (Vocabulary)

Vocabulary flashcards covering geographic scale of analysis (local, regional, national, global) and the glocal concept.

Geographic scale of analysis

The scale or level at which geographic phenomena are studied, ranging from local to global.

Local scale

Geographic scale that identifies and analyzes phenomena within a state or province, a city or town, or neighborhood.

Regional scale

Geographic scale that identifies and analyzes geographic phenomena within a particular region.

National scale

Geographic scale that identifies and analyzes geographic phenomena within a specific country.

Global scale

Geographic scale that looks at geographic phenomena across the entire world.

Glocal perspective

Geographic perspective acknowledging the two-way relationship between local communities and global patterns, emphasizing that globalization must take local-scale cultural, economic, and environmental conditions into account.

Glocalization

The process of integrating global forces with local contexts; adapting global trends to local conditions.

Think globally and act locally

A slogan reflecting the glocal perspective, encouraging consideration of global impacts while acting within the local context.