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Spatial

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A way of looking at space.

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Physical Geography

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The study of spatial characteristics of various elements of the physical environment, including landforms, bodies of water, climate, ecosystems, and erosion.

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Human Geography

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The study of the spatial characteristics of humans and human activities, including population, culture, politics, urban areas, and economics.

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Analyze

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Means to break down into parts and study each part carefully.

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Theory

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A system of ideas and concepts that attempt to explain and prove why or how interactions have occurred in the past or will occur in the future.

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Concepts

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Key vocabulary, ideas, and building blocks that geographers use to describe our world.

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Processes

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Involve a series of steps or actions that explain why or how geographic patterns occur.

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Models

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Representations of reality or theories about reality, to help geographers see general spatial patterns, focus on the influence of specific factors, and understand variations from place to place. They help explain, describe, and sometimes predict spatial activity.

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Spatial Models

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Illustrate theories about spatial distributions.

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Nonspatial Models

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Illustrate theories and concepts using words, graphs, or tables.