Definitions Flashcards
Ethnicity
Ethnicity in geography refers to shared nationality, culture, ancestry, language and beliefs that define a distinct group within a geographic area.
Graffiti
Graffiti is unauthorized public markings or art often on walls, seen as a form of self-expression or protest.
Patron
Someone who supports or gives gifts to a person, organization, or cause
Infrastructure
The facilities, services and installations needed for a society to function, such as transportation and communications systems, water pipes and power lines
Street art
Street art is creative public art that transforms outdoor spaces with artistic expressions, often with social or cultural messages.
Stereotype
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
National Park
A park or reserve set aside for conservation purposes
GDP
Gross domestic product - A measure of a country’s wealth; a GDP of$10 000 per capita means that the country produces$10 000 worth of goods and services in a year for every citizen
Masai
Are an indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in parts of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa. Known for their distinctive cultural practices, vibrant clothing, and traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle
Perception
How people see and understand places based on their experiences and feelings, which can be different for each person due to their background and knowledge.
Difference between graffiti and street art
Graffiti is like vandalism, involving unauthorized markings. Street art is creative and meaningful, turning public spaces into artistic displays.
LIC
Low Income Country. E.g. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin
MIC
Middle Income Country. E.g. Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
HIC
High Income Country. E.g. Canada, Australia, America and Singapore
MNC
Multi National Company Example: Coca Cola, Nike
CBD
Central Business District
What are the 8 Major Influences that shape our perception of a place
Class
Age
Race
Ethnicity
Gender
Language
Values
Religion
Define developed in geography
A developed country is one that is considered to have a high standard of living, such as: good housing, good education system, longer life expectancy.
define mature age in geography
A mature age tourist, also known as a senior tourist, is an older individual who travels for leisure. They are typically retired or close to retirement age and have different travel priorities, seeking comfort, cultural experiences, and convenience
define winter solstice in geography
The winter solstice in geography refers to the specific moment in time when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night of the year.
What is the economic multiplier effect
The economic multiplier effect is when an initial injection of money into an economy results in a larger increase in economic activity overall. This happens because the initial money injection helps to create more jobs, increase wages, and boost consumer spending.
As a result, this increased economic activity then generates even more economic benefits, creating a positive feedback loop that can lead to sustained economic growth.
