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The Six Concepts of Geography Global Geography 12. Concept 1: Location. “Where did it happen?” Location can be either absolute (45° 34’ 44” N) or relative (approximately 40 km west of Halifax) Location provides the starting point for many types of geographic study.
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Concept 1: Location • “Where did it happen?” • Location can be either absolute (45° 34’ 44” N) or relative (approximately 40 km west of Halifax) • Location provides the starting point for many types of geographic study LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
Concept 2: Region • Geographers use this as a method of grouping information into units of manageable size • A region can be defined as an area of land that has consistent or easily recognizable features • The scale or size of a region can vary greatly (ex. the Annapolis Valley vs. Africa) • Region is not only based on physical features. Some regions are defined by cultural traits like religion (the Muslim world), language (the English-speaking world), income (LLDC’s, LDC’s and MDC’s) and political boundaries
Concept 3: Spatial Pattern • Most of the events that geographers study can be found in more than one location or region in the world− this is what is referred to as spatial distribution • Spatial pattern is when geographers can find a pattern of the same event in places that are far apart • Example: Pg 11; Location of Suburbs, Location and Intensity of Air Pollution
Concept 4: Spatial Interaction • The idea that an event in one location or region can lead to a change in another location or region some distance away • Global interaction can have positive and negative impacts • Example: Pg 11; Erupting volcano, Change in zoning
Concept 5: Human/Environmental Interaction • Some spatial interactions are the result either of the impact the environment has on humans or the impact humans have on the environment • In contrast to other spatial interactions, this type has impacts that are local; this means they are not usually noticed thousands of kilometers away • Example: Pg 12; Open-pit mining, tornado
Concept 6: Culture • When studying geography, we must take into consideration the idea of culture, or the customs and world view of a particular people • Different cultures have different views on environment, the use of natural resources, and the best way of living in human communities • Culture differences exist even among people living in the same region Can you think of any examples in the world?