Geografía Humana
Definition
The study of how humans interact with and impact the physical environment, as well as how they organize themselves socially, culturally, and economically within a specific geographic area.
Analogy
Think of geografía humana as a puzzle where humans are the pieces. Just like each piece fits together to create a complete picture, geografía humana helps us understand how different aspects of human life fit together in a specific location.
Related terms
Población: The study of population dynamics, including birth rates, death rates, migration patterns, and population density.
Urbanización: The process by which an increasing proportion of a country's population lives in urban areas rather than rural areas.
Desarrollo Sostenible: The concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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