Time
Definition
Time in geography represents not only chronological duration but also the influence of temporal factors on spatial phenomena. It considers how events, processes, and patterns change over time.
Related terms
Temporal Change: Temporal change refers to alterations or shifts in geographical phenomena that occur over time.
Historical Geography: Historical geography studies how landscapes, environments, societies, and cultures have changed over various periods of history.
Time-Space Compression: Time-space compression explains how advancements in transportation and communication technologies have accelerated the connectedness between distant places, making them feel closer together in terms of travel time.
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Practice Questions (5)
What demonstrates reuse and modification of space over time?
Which concept refers to the maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustain over time?
Which geographic model best demonstrates how diseases spread across space over time?
What is it called when a characteristic spreads across space from one place to another over time?
What typically results when two different cultures interact and blend over time?
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