Chapter 1 Globalization and World Regions
T/F: Those with lowest globalization have to rely on trade and goods from others (and so do wealthy countries).
False. Those with HIGHEST globalization have to rely on trade and goods from others (and so do wealthy countries).
Define region
an area that has characteristics that are distinct from surrounding areas - there are physical, economic, cultural, etc. regions (study of regions is called regional geography)
Human mobility has been influenced by...
displacement due to warfare, famine, economic, and political conditions
Define absolute location
precise position on the earth's surface
What are facets of globalization
spread of ideas, technology, crime, and diseases
Define geography
studies special patterns in the human and physical world
Define Physical Geography
study of spatial patterns or natural environmental processes
Define Human Geography
study of the distribution of people and their activities (ex: economics, cultures, politics, urban changes)
Define scale (of a map)
the "thing" is a graphical, verbal, or numerical indicator that relates distance on a map to distance in real life
Define "Equal-area" map projections
the size of the object on the map is proportional to it's size in real life (Albers Equal-Area Conic: Minnesota is northernmost tip of US)
What is Martin's absolute location?
36 degrees N and 89 degrees W
What is the difference between absolute and relative measurements?
Absolute - exact distance between places (ex: Martin is 54mi from Jackson) Relative - Jackson is near Martin. *relative is dependent on who you're talking to, mode of transportation, ease of access
How is globalization measured?
International Political Engagement Technological Personal Contact/Travel Economic Integration
Define latitude vs longitude
Latitude - how far N or S from Equator Longitude - how far E or W from the Prime Meridian
What are the three types of scales?
Numerical (ratio/practical), Graphical (scale, bar), and Verbal (simple, on ex: inch represents 25 mi)
T/F: The relative distance between places becomes smaller with more effective transportation
True
Define localization
increasing and strengthening of local traditions in resistance to globalization (ex: European Union) - preserve customs, resist economic globalization, political nationalism
Define globalization
increasing level of intercommunication among people and places throughout the world
Define scale (the "concept")
indicates how features are represented on a map (ex: library vs lake are different sizes on map)
Define economic globalization
integration and exchange of capital, technology, and info across borders
Do small scale maps show a larger or smaller portion of the Earth's surface?
larger
Define Mercator Projection
lat. and long. meet at right angles and lines are in a grid-like pattern.
Define feudalism
people receive military protection in exchange for working a proportion of their time for a local overlord - the overlord then gave allegiance to higher orders of knights, kings, and employers.
Define Place
point, line, area, planet, etc. (ex: beach, home, Chattanooga, Ireland, east coast)
