1.1. What do geographers mean by place? Flashcards
1
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Sense of place
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Refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a place- may be completely different when looked at from another perspective
2
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Locale
A
The effect people have on their settings- shaped by people, cultures and customs within it
3
Q
Location
A
Where a place is
4
Q
Place
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Location + meaning
5
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Placemaking
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The deliberate shaping of an environment to facilitate social interaction and improve a community’s quality of life
6
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Perception of place
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The way in which a place is viewed or regarded by people and can be influenced by media representation or personal experience
