AP Human Geography Unit 1.6- Scales Of Analysis

the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole

Maps that cover smaller areas with greater detail

A map that shows a larger area without much detail

the proportion that relates the dimensions of the map to the dimensions of the area it represents; also, variable-sized units of geographical analysis from the local scale to the regional scale to the global scale

the scale of the world, in a global setting.

Interactions occurring within a region, in a regional setting.

as viewed across the whole country

as viewed across a state within the United States

A spatial scale that is essentially equivalent to a community.

Caused by using different scales to collect info

Caused by using different scale to make conclusions

Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope.

wipes out entire economic systems and the accompanying culture

Globalization and free trade spur economic growth and create lower prices

economic, cultural, and political

The increasing integration and interdependence of national economies around the world

the process by which political decisions and actions are becoming increasingly international

Housing Bubble Less money $ but got a loan 2nd and 3rd homes less government oversight

A company that conducts research, operates factories, and sells products in many countries, not just where its headquarters or shareholders are located.

The interconnected nature of culture through meetings and the influence of cultures on one another

Increasingly uniform cultural preferences produce uniform ______ __________ material artifacts and of cultural values

Forms religion and language new material and social customs

more TV choices internet programming companies target consumers' cultural values