Term 2 - Geographies of Interconnection Flashcards
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Define the geographical concept of ‘space’
The significance of location and spatial distribution, and ways people organize and manage the space that they live in
What are perception influences?
Gender, age, cultural background, religion, education, values, class, time, and employment options.
Define the geographical concept of ‘place’
The significance of places and what they are like. Place is often described by people’s mental images, emotions and perceptions.
What is a mental map, and what information can we get from looking at one?
A mental map is a drawing that shows our impression of the physical surroundings on a journey or of a place . (Point a to b)
Define the geographical concept of ‘interconnection’
That no object of geographical study or in history can be viewed in isolation.
Explain what the digital divide is.
It is the growing gap between those who have access to technology and the internet and those who do not.
Define the geographical concept of ‘change’
The geographical phenomena of how things have developed over time.
Explain what makes a suburb ‘walkable’ (Discuss walkability)
A suburb can be classified as ‘walkable’ if, you can access all of your daily needs within 20 minutes of walking. Factors that make a suburb walkable include school, workplaces, shopping centres, public space, and foot access.
Define the geographical concept of ‘environment’
The significance of the environment in human life and the important interrelationships between humans and the environment
How can/does the government provide equal access to people with disabilities?
The government provides equal access to everyone by ensuring big lifts, ramps, rails, door sensors, and braillage. These features ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to public facilities.
Define the geographical concept of ‘sustainability’
The capacity the environment has to continue supporting our lives and the lives of other living things into the future
Define poverty
The state or situation which a person or group of people don’t have enough money or the basic things they need to live.
Define the geographical concept of ‘scale’
The way geographical phenomena and problems can be examined at different spatial levels. (personal to local, to regional, national, international, or global)
Give 3 reasons why countries practice foreign aid.
- To provide relief during crises like natural disasters or conflicts.
- To strengthen diplomatic relations and promote stability and security.
- To support infrastructure, education, and healthcare in developing countries.
What is foreign aid and how does it impact different countries?
Foreign aid is the practise of developed countries giving aid to less developed countries in order to help people overcome poverty. It helps developed countries promote stability, security and prosperity.
Define ‘infrastructure’
The facilities, services and installations needed for a society to function
Explain what Fair Trade is
The trade between companies in developed countries and producers in developing countries in which fair prices are paid to the producers
How does globalisation impact the world? Discuss 2 positives and 2 negatives.
- Expanded business operations worldwide
- Led to millions of people to excape poverty
- Increase in pollution and Global Warming
- Worker exploitation, increasing the digital divide
Describe what qualifies something as being remote.
A place situated far from the main centres of population; distant. Far away in terms of space or time, secluded; hidden.
What are the features on an isoline map?
The sections between isolines must be coloured. The colours go from light to dark,
Isoline do not touch each other.
Connect points of equal value.
Must have a key.
What is Australia’s biggest export?
Iron Ore ($87.9B), The most common destination for the exports of Australia are China ($123B).
What is the purpose of an isoline map?
An isoline map shows lines that join all the places with the same value.
What is the purpose of the Fair Trade mark?
The fair trade mark ensures products are made fairly and sustainably. It guarantees fair pay for producer, safe working conditions, eco-friendly practices, and community projects. It reduces poverty
How can buying fair trade products improve the interconnection between countries?
- It helps bring producers out of poverty, which leads to stronger international economic ties and more stable economies.
- Creates a sense of global community and shared responsibility