Geography 2010A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-10: Growing Season, Metamorphic Rock, Terra Nullius
8 Apr 2018
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Region: definition, distinctive area of earth"s surface. Approaches to identifying regions: provincially defined region, choose an area of provinces (e. g. atlantic canada). Describe the area, analyze the economy, study the demographics, understand the physical geography: categorization of and surface, classify the land into chunks that have similar characteristics. Types of regions: cultural region these areas are based on sense of belonging. There is a bond between people and the region: arises from shared historical experiences, similar values, and common values. i. e. francophones in quebec. Determining regions: number of regions to define is unlimited because of subjective nature, regions are human constructs. Faultlines within canada: economic, social and political cracks that divide regions and threaten to destabilize. Canada"s integrity as a nation: there are four faultlines that have played a role in canada"s historic evolution and have had profound regional consequences.
