Geography and Environment Flashcards
1
Q
Define density
A
frequency of occurence
2
Q
Define concentration
A
spread over space
3
Q
define patterns
A
geometric arrangement
4
Q
define crowding
A
subjective, negative judgement regarding the density and concentration of people in a space
5
Q
define place attachment
A
emotional bond between a person and a place
6
Q
What are the components of place attachment?
A
place-identification: source of a person’s self-identification
place dependence: A person’s functional reliance on a place
7
Q
Describe the difference between conservation and preservation
A
effective use of versus protection of natural resources
8
Q
Define environmental justice (for the purposes of this class)
A
Reducing impacts of leisure activities on the environment
e.g. ecotourism, sustainable tourism, micro-adventures
