Spatial Concepts in Geography

Flashcards covering spatial concepts in geography.

Absolute Location

The unique characteristics of a place that never change, such as latitude and longitude; related to the concept of site, describing the physical characteristics of a place.

Relative Location

Describes where places are in relation to other places, indicating the significance of a place, such as the strategic importance of the Strait Of Gibraltar due to its closeness between Morocco and Spain.

Place

A unique location with a strong sense of place, involving feelings associated with distinct characteristics of a certain location, like memories and sensory experiences.

Flows

How different places interact through the movement of people, information, or goods between them; the degree of interaction can vary, with some places having more significant flows than others.

Distance Decay

The concept that the farther away something is from something else, the less interaction occurs between the two places; reduced by modern technology but still relevant.

Time Space Compression

The reduction in the time it takes for a person, idea, or product to get from one place to another due to interconnectedness and technology, making the earth feel smaller.

Patterns

Arrangements of objects on the Earth's surface in a recurring and specific manner. Geographers study patterns to draw conclusions.