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9 Cards in this Set
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Movement
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Movement is the change in location of one or more things across the Earth’s surface. Movement includes direction, method, rate, nature and volume.
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Region
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Region is a definable area on the Earth’s surface which contains one or more common characteristics. Regions vary in size and may be part of the natural or human environment.
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Spatial Change Over Time
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Spatial change over time is the degree to which an area has had its geographical characteristics altered over a period of time. Change occurs at varying rates at different times and may be considered at different scales.
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Spatial Association
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Spatial association is the degree to which two or more things are similarly arranged over space. Spatial association compares distribution patterns and may be strong, weak or non-existent.
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Spatial Interaction
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Spatial interaction is the strength of the relationships between phenomena in the environment and the degree to which they influence each other. Over time, the impact of people on the environment changes and the environment, in turn, changes people.
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Distribution
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Distribution is the arrangement of objects viewed at a variety of scales. These may be at or near the Earth, or beyond.
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Location
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Location is where an object or place can be found on the surface of the Earth. Absolute location can be measured accurately by co-ordinates. Relative location can be measured by distance and direction from one place to another.
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Scale
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Scale shows the relationship between measurements on a map and the real world. Scale also refers to the size of the area being studied – local, regional, national, international and global are examples.
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Distance
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Distance is the space between locations on Earth. The absolute or linear distance can be measured in units such as kilometres. Relative distance is the length of time it takes to travel from one place to another.
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