1. The Six Concepts of Geography Global Geography 12

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

3. Concept 2: Region
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
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

4. 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
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

5. 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
Global interaction can have positive and negative impacts
Example: Pg 11; Erupting volcano, Change in zoning

6. 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
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

7. 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
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
Can you think of any examples in the world?