GGR111H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Existentialism, Mercator Projection, Quantitative Revolution
Document Summary
The study of geography: course introduces core elements of human geography (history and development, population issues, economic activity, urban landscape, early beginnings. Description & mapping (greek, roman, chinese, islamic empires) Used to get around and identify resources. As geography moved away from description, went into analysis (why is it relevant?) Early maps were based on technology that was available at the time. Different maps deemphasizing parts of the world, and emphasizing other parts (gives us an image, i. e. northern europe) Early map of north america showcases influence of colonization. Polar projection: used for military purposes (completely different perspective of the world) Maps are more than just a picture; used as a form of propaganda to paint a picture: geography straddles both social and physical science, geography as an academic discipline. Environmental determinism: environment determines human activity; determines where and how we live. Scientists argue that technology can help us work with environment.
