WorksheetsChanging Places key terms
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Worksheet time: 10mins
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Someone or something different, alien, or exotic, often defined by perceived contrast between ‘them’ and ‘us'.
A term used to describe a familiar or common entity.
An adjective used to indicate similarity or sameness.
A concept related to unity and togetherness.
English Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD)
A measure of economic growth in urban areas.
A measure of deprivation which ranks neighbourhoods across the country according to a combination of seven domains of deprivation.
A tool for measuring educational attainment in schools.
A ranking system for assessing environmental sustainability.
sense of place
An individual’s subjective and emotional attachment to a place, its place meaning.
A geographical location defined by its coordinates.
A term used to describe the physical characteristics of a location.
A concept that refers to the economic value of a place.
demographic characteristics
The characteristics of a population, such as whether it is ageing or youthful, and its ethnic make-up.
The study of economic factors affecting a population.
The analysis of political trends within a population.
The examination of environmental impacts on population growth.
big data
A contemporary term for small datasets.
A term used to describe extremely large datasets from which we can learn a lot if only we can analyse them effectively.
A method of data storage that limits the amount of data processed.
A type of data that is only relevant to small businesses.
quantitative data
Data that can be categorized into distinct groups.
Numerical data to which different techniques of statistical analysis may be applied to test a hypothesis.
Data that is collected through qualitative methods.
Data that cannot be measured or counted.
national identity
A sense of belonging to a specific cultural group.
One’s feeling of association with, and sense of belonging to, a nation or country.
The legal status of being a citizen of a country.
An individual's personal beliefs and values.
distant place
Somewhere that is easily accessible and familiar.
A location that is perceived as physically distant and generally inaccessible.
A place that is always close to home and well-known.
An area that is frequently visited by many people.
topography
The study of weather patterns.
The shape of the land and the distribution of its features.
The process of soil formation.
The classification of plants and animals.
trailhead attraction
A type of accommodation for tourists.
A primary attraction to which visitors flock and from which they are subsequently redirected to secondary attractions benefiting the wider district, city, or region.
A local restaurant that serves traditional cuisine.
A transportation hub for tourists.
provenance
The origin or source of something, often used in relation to art or artifacts.
The context in which a source or text is produced, which may give clues to its purpose (and its reliability).
A method of analyzing data to determine its accuracy and validity.
A type of historical document that provides evidence of past events.
space
The two-dimensional area of a room.
The three-dimensional surface of the Earth. Further defined by human geographers as a container in which objects are located and human behaviour is played out.
A concept that refers to the absence of objects.
The distance between two points in a straight line.
Infrastructure
Basic facilities and installations that allow a city/country to function.
A type of software used for managing databases.
A method of transportation involving air travel.
A financial system for managing investments.
subjectivity
When data or evidence is based on and shaped by people’s opinions.
When data is collected through objective measurements and observations.
When evidence is universally accepted without personal bias.
When information is derived from scientific experiments and research.
Locale
A type of food that is popular in a region.
A setting where everyday life activities take place, for example an office, park, or cruise ship.
A musical genre that originated in the 20th century.
A historical event that shaped a nation.
Orientalism
A theory by Edward Said that Europeans viewed the Orient as exotic and corrupt.
A cultural movement that celebrates Eastern art and literature.
A political ideology promoting Western superiority over Eastern cultures.
A historical period characterized by the exploration of Asian territories.
Heritage tourism
Travel to experience places, artefacts, and activities that represent the stories and people of the past.
A type of tourism focused solely on modern attractions and entertainment.
Travel that emphasizes adventure sports and outdoor activities.
A form of tourism that avoids historical sites and cultural experiences.
metropolitan
A spatial area that includes only the urban core of a city.
A spatial area greater than the limits of the city it relates to, including densely-populated urban core and surrounding suburbs.
A term used to describe rural areas outside of cities.
A type of government structure for small towns.
qualitative data
Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.
Data that can only be organised into descriptive categories that are not numerical.
Data that is collected through experiments and observations.
Data that is primarily visual and does not include text.
underrepresentation
When the proportion of a group participating in an activity is significantly lower than the proportion should be, according to whole population statistics.
When a group is represented in a proportion that is higher than the population average.
When all groups are represented equally in an activity regardless of population statistics.
When a group is completely excluded from participating in an activity.
