Geography 2010A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Igloo, Invasive Species, Urban Sprawl
31 Jan 2017
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Week 1 the study of regional geography regional identity. Living and working in a common space inevitably leads to the formation of a. This is the product of a region(cid:495)s physical geography, historical events, and. People place their imprint on landscapes just as landscapes influence their economic situation lives and activities. What is regionalism: the division of a large area into different parts, some countries are more prone to regionalism than others, canada is very prone to regionalism, the study of a particular part of the world, ex. Definition: a distinctive area of the earth(cid:495)s surface from other areas, it has distinguishing human or natural characteristics that set it apart. The boundaries of regions are related to faultlines. These are not physical faultlines; instead, they are differences between two different areas whether it be geographical, cultural, etc. Provincially defined region: choose an area of provinces (ex. Describe the area, analyze the economy, study the demographics, and understand the physical geography.
