KGC's Flashcards
MChange
Dynamic geographical phenomena. Can occur at varying rates, durations or scales
Distance
Absolute or linear distance. Relative distance, psychological distance, cultural distance
Distribution
Arrangement of phenomena in space or time
Movement
Change or expansion of location of one or more phenomena from its original location to a new location
Place
Parts of the Earth’s surface that are identified and given meaning by ppl
Process
Identifiable series of action or steps leading to a change or preservation of phenomena
Scale
Map scale or observational scale
Spatial association
The extent to which two factors are related to each other, influence by space and time
Sustainability
Capacity of the environment to continue to support life
Environment
Refers to the world around us. Comprises the interconnected living things and non- living physical elements of the Earths surface as well as human-made features and the human condition of places
Interconnection
All spaces and environments are interconnected in some way; they do not exist in isolation