Topic 1.6 Scale and Scale of Analysis Flashcards
1
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Global Scale
A
entire world is emphasized
2
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Regional Scale
A
a particular region of the world is emphasized
3
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National Scale
A
a nation is emphasized
4
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Local/subnational Scale
A
an area within a country is emphasized
5
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Global Scale of Analysis
A
analyzing a phenomenon across the world
Example: pollution, economies, hunger
6
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Regional Scale of Analysis
A
analyzing a phenomenon within a specific region and comparing it to another
Example: GDP of EU members compared to non-EU members
7
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National Scale of Analysis
A
analyzing a phenomenon of a country and comparing it to another country
Example: Population in Myanmar vs. Vietnam
8
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Local Scale of Analysis
A
analyzing a phenomenon within a state or province, city or town, or even a neighborhood
Example: Fertility rate in Seoul, South Korea
