Concepts of Geography

1
Concepts of Geography

• Location
• Region
• Spatial Pattern
• Spatial Interaction
• Human Environment Interaction
• Culture

2
General Points

• Geography - the study of the physical and human
  environments of the world and the way in which
  these environments interact with each other.
• Concepts of geography
• Are the basis of the geographic method - a method
  of inquiry
• Are interconnected and tend to overlap or blend
• Not all six used in every geographic study

3
Location

• Answers the question where?
• Relative Not exact - described by landmarks,
  time, direction or distance from one place to
  another. ie. Take exit 5 off highway 103, turn
  left and SJA is the first right after you pass
  over the highway.
• Absolute Exact - a latitude
  and longitude or a street
  address. ie. 31 Scholars Road
  or 44º4112N, 66º4857W

4
Human Environment Interaction

• We live in and form part of the earths
  environment. We change it for our needs.
• We depend on, adapt to and modify the environment
• ie planting a garden, mining,
  ski resort

5
Region

• Places that are similar enough to each other that
  they can be grouped.
• An area of land that has consistent or easily
  recognizable features.
• Size can vary greatly.
• Not limited to physical features only.
• ie. Coastal region, Corn Belt of Canada, The
  Prairies, rainforests

6
Spatial Pattern

• Something recurring in different places
• Same effect found in places far apart.
• ie. Suburbs where wealthy people live located
  away from less desirable land uses, deforestation
  close to urban areas.

7
Spatial Interaction

• An event in one location or region can lead to
  change in another location or region some
  distance away.
• ie. Spread of h1n1, drop in property values, Mt
  St Helens eruption

8
Culture

• Customs and world view
• Different views on environment and use of natural
  resources
• Ie. Hummus, Christmas, hijab, etc.

9
(No Transcript)
10
(No Transcript)
11
(No Transcript)
12
(No Transcript)
13
(No Transcript)
14
(No Transcript)