Geography and Human Interaction Concepts

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Location

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The specific position or point in physical space that something occupies.

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Space

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The boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction.

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Place

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A particular position or point in space, often characterized by its physical and human attributes.

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Scale of analysis

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The level at which data is analyzed, ranging from local to global.

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Pattern

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The arrangement or distribution of objects in space.

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Regionalization

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The process of dividing an area into smaller segments called regions.

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Globalization

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The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

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Spatial interaction

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The flow of goods, people, services, or information across space and among places.

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Spatial behavior

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The way people or animals move through and interact with space.

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Population growth

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The increase in the number of individuals in a population.