Unit 1: Spatial Concepts Flashcards
What is distance decay?
the effect of distance on cultural or spatial interactions
-the LARGER the distance the LESS interaction
What is a supply chain?
a network of people organizations, resources, and activities that work together to create and sell different products
What is Time-Space Compression?
-the reduction of time it takes for something or someone to get from one place to another (counters distance decay)
-heavily influenced by the advancements of technology
What is spatial association?
the relationships between different objects in an area
-looking at connections, arrangements, and isolations of objects within an area
What are the different types of spatial distribution?
-Density
-Concentration
-Pattern
What are the two types of characteristics within a place?
-physical
-human
What do physical and human characteristics do?
creates a sense of place
What is a sense of place?
a strong feeling or perception of a place
What is a site factor?
characteristics at a specific location
What are situation factors?
locations surrounding a place
