Geography Concepts

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Physical geography

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The branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.

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Human Geography

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The branch of geography dealing with how human activity affects or is influenced by the earth's surface.

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Spatial Perspective

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A way of identifying, explaining, and predicting the human and physical patterns in space and the interconnectedness of various spaces.

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Ecological perspective

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A viewpoint that considers the relationships between organisms and their environments.

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Location

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A particular place or position.

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Absolute location

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The exact position of a place on the earth's surface.

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Relative location

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The position of a place in relation to another place.

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Place

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A specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular characteristic.

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Mental Maps

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A person's point-of-view perception of their area of interaction.

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Site

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The physical character of a place.