The Six Concepts of Geography Global Geography 12

Concept 1: Location “Where did it happen?” “Where did it happen?” Location can be either absolute (45° 34’ 44” N) or relative (approximately 40 km west of Halifax) Location can be either absolute (45° 34’ 44” N) or relative (approximately 40 km west of Halifax) Location provides the starting point for many types of geographic study Location provides the starting point for many types of geographic study LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

Concept 2: Region Geographers use this as a method of grouping information into units of manageable size Geographers use this as a method of grouping information into units of manageable size A region can be defined as an area of land that has consistent or easily recognizable features A region can be defined as an area of land that has consistent or easily recognizable features The scale or size of a region can vary greatly (ex. the Annapolis Valley vs. Africa) The scale or size of a region can vary greatly (ex. the Annapolis Valley vs. Africa) Region is not only based on physical features. Some regions are defined by cultural traits like religion (the Muslim world), language (the English-speaking world), income (LLDC’s, LDC’s and MDC’s) and political boundaries Region is not only based on physical features. Some regions are defined by cultural traits like religion (the Muslim world), language (the English-speaking world), income (LLDC’s, LDC’s and MDC’s) and political boundaries

Concept 3: Spatial Pattern Most of the events that geographers study can be found in more than one location or region in the world− this is what is referred to as spatial distribution Most of the events that geographers study can be found in more than one location or region in the world− this is what is referred to as spatial distribution Spatial pattern is when geographers can find a pattern of the same event in places that are far apart Spatial pattern is when geographers can find a pattern of the same event in places that are far apart Example: Pg 11; Location of Suburbs, Location and Intensity of Air Pollution Example: Pg 11; Location of Suburbs, Location and Intensity of Air Pollution

Concept 4: Spatial Interaction The idea that an event in one location or region can lead to a change in another location or region some distance away The idea that an event in one location or region can lead to a change in another location or region some distance away Global interaction can have positive and negative impacts Global interaction can have positive and negative impacts Example: Pg 11; Erupting volcano, Change in zoning Example: Pg 11; Erupting volcano, Change in zoning

Concept 5: Human/Environmental Interaction Concept 5: Human/Environmental Interaction Some spatial interactions are the result either of the impact the environment has on humans or the impact humans have on the environment Some spatial interactions are the result either of the impact the environment has on humans or the impact humans have on the environment In contrast to other spatial interactions, this type has impacts that are local; this means they are not usually noticed thousands of kilometers away In contrast to other spatial interactions, this type has impacts that are local; this means they are not usually noticed thousands of kilometers away Example: Pg 12; Open-pit mining, tornado Example: Pg 12; Open-pit mining, tornado

Concept 6: Culture When studying geography, we must take into consideration the idea of culture, or the customs and world view of a particular people When studying geography, we must take into consideration the idea of culture, or the customs and world view of a particular people Different cultures have different views on environment, the use of natural resources, and the best way of living in human communities Different cultures have different views on environment, the use of natural resources, and the best way of living in human communities Culture differences exist even among people living in the same region Culture differences exist even among people living in the same region Can you think of any examples in the world?