Geography for GIS

Written by Robert Slobodian, Malaspina University-College



CONCEPT NAME

  • Location
  • DEFINITION AND EXAMPLES

  • This fundamental concept provides identification for places in the field of study that keys its investigation to the question "where" and in relation to "what". Location gives a sense of place.
  • Four ways Geographers can relate location:

     

     

    Geographic Site

     

     

    Geographic Situation

     

     

    Mathematical Location

     

     

    Toponyms


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