Unit 1: Thinking Geographically Chapter 2: Topic 1.5 Flashcards

1
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The connection and exchange between humans and the natural world

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Human-Environmental Interaction

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2
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The physical artifacts that humans have created and that form part of the landscape, in their understanding of land use.

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Built Environment

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3
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Anything built by humans; realm of land use

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Cultural landscape

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4
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The belief that landforms and climate are the most powerful forces shaping human behavior and societal development while ignoring the influence of culture

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Environmental Determinism

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5
Q

A view that acknowledges limits on the effects of the natural environment and focuses more on the role that human culture plays.

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Possibilism

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