GEOGRAPHY Flashcards
what is ‘place’ as a geographical concept
reference to a suburb, as a specific as a street adress, or even a latitude or longitude.
what are the 2 types of location
- relative location
- absolute location
what is relative location
refers to the distance and direction from one place to another. the use of place names landmarks and regions helped to specify the location.
what is absolute location
absolute location refers to the exact location, using measurements etc (grid reference, gps etc.)
what does’ ‘scale’ refer to as a geographical concept
scale refers to the size of something compared with something else and is used in one of two practical ways in geography. it simply shows the size of the area represented by the map.
what are the two ways that ‘scale’ is used
- using scale on maps to determine the size relatio ship between the reality of something on the earth’s surface and the size at which that thing can represented on a much smaller map
- using scale as observational. these are the logical and descriptive size-based units into which geographers divide the world in order to structure the study and understanding of places, regions and phenomena such as natural or human events.
what is distance
distance is the space between two different locations and can be determined by using an absolute measure such as kilometres.
what is distribution
distribution involves the arrangements of features or objects on the earth’s surface
what is environment
environment refers to the world around us. it comprises the interconnected living and non-living physical elements of the earth’s surface and atmosphere as well as human-made features and the human conditions of places
what is interconnection
the concept of interconnection emphasis that all places and environments are interconnected in some way and that they do not exist in isolation, whether at a local or global lever. it is how they are connected to each other through environment processes and human activity.
what is movement
movement involves a change in the location of phenomena such as people, goods, and ideas through travel and flow.
what is region
a region is a definable area containing one or more characteristics that distinguish it from surrounding areas. regions can be defined at a range of scales by physical characteristics such as mountain ranges.
what does change mean
changes relates to the degree to which something alters, or is modified over time
what is process
processes involves a series of ongoing events or steps that lead to the development, change, or preservation of something. often processes involves cause and effect relationships between things.
what does spatial association
spatial association is the degree to which two or more phenomena are similarly distributed or arranged on the earth’s surface
what is sustainability
sustainability is the capacity of the environment and social systems to support people and other things now and into the long-term future.
what is geo-spatial technology
Geospatial technology refers to a broad range of technologies that are used to acquire, manipulate, analyze, and visualize geographic or spatial data. This field combines various technologies to work with location-based information and includes tools and techniques for mapping, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and more.
what is global navigation satilite system (GNSS)
The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a constellation of satellites that provides signals from space, allowing users to determine their accurate location (latitude, longitude, and altitude) anywhere on Earth. The system enables a receiver to triangulate its position by analyzing signals received from multiple satellites.
what is the geographic information system (GIS)
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. In simpler terms, GIS allows users to understand, interpret, and visualize data in the context of its location on the Earth’s surface. It integrates various types of data, both spatial and attribute, to create detailed maps and enable spatial analysis.
what is remote sensing
Remote sensing is a technology that involves the collection of information about objects or phenomena from a distance, typically without direct physical contact. This is achieved by using sensors that are mounted on platforms such as satellites, airplanes, or drones. Remote sensing allows for the observation and monitoring of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere, providing valuable data for various applications.
what are examples of GIS technology
- google maps
- google earth
