(Textbook) Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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Scale
A
The area of the world being studied
2
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Levels of scale
A
Global
Regional
National
Sectional
Local
3
Q
Why does scale matter?
A
Looking at different scales can show that averages don’t apply to every section of an area
4
Q
Region
A
An area of Earth’s surface with certain characteristics that make it distinct from other areas
5
Q
Case Study Bonus: Why are geographers concerned about the distribution of wealth in India?
A
Even though India’s GDP has gone up dramatically in recent years, the majority of wealth is concentrated amongst just a small percent of the population
