GEOG 1HA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Human Imprint, Maple Leaf Gardens, Canadian Shield
16 Oct 2016
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Geography: the study of patterns and processes on the earth"s surface. Geo= the earth and graphe= to write about (greek) Physical geography: study of patterns and processes of the physical world. Known as the earth sciences and has to do with the physical environment such as mountains, rocks, rivers, etc. Human geography: study of patterns and processes of the human world. The spatial patterns of people, their cultures, economies, settlements, political and social structures, and behaviour. Birth/ death rates, manufacturing rates, transportation, etc. Studying the cultural differences because of location such as french and. Also includes the significant meanings attached to those places and how their cultural differences play into many scenarios. Description: of the spatial organization (patterns) of people, places, and human phenomena ex. Where they live, the standard of living, or where nearby factories are, etc. Explanation: of the processes that produce these patterns ex. Interpretation: of what these patterns mean (the significance or meaning of these patterns)
