Social Science | Senioritis

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Urban Studies

How Redlining Shaped Urban Inequality: A History of Discriminatory Lending Practices in the United States

Redlining A form of systemic racism in the banking sector that severely restricted opportunities for Black people to buy homes, reduced property values in neighborhoods inhabited by...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Human Geography

Understanding Absolute Location: Definition and Examples in Geography

absolute location specific place, uses grids, longitude & latitude Absolute location refers to the precise geographic coordinates or address of a specific point on the Earth’s surface....

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Human Geography

Understanding Relative Location: Importance in Geography, Geology, and Ecology

relative location directional words & using distance Relative location refers to the position of a place in relation to other landmarks, regions, or cities. It helps us...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Human Geography

Understanding the Five Themes of Geography: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between People and their Environment

5 themes of geograpghy (H.L.M.P.R) location, place, human environment interaction, movement, & regions Geography is a diverse field that seeks to understand the complex relationship between people...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Human Geography

Exploring the Three Types of Regions: Formal, Functional, and Vernacular

3 types of regions formal, functional, & vernacular There are various types of regions that can be distinguished based on different aspects or characteristics. However, below are...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Human Geography

Exploring Formal Regions: Understanding the Physical, Cultural, and Economic Features That Define Geographical Areas

formal/uniform region (uniform) an area w/in which everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristic, & drawn w/ borders (ex. Canada, rice-growing areas) A formal/uniform region...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Human Geography

Exploring the Significance of Functional Regions in Geography: Understanding Interconnectivity and its Influence on Economic and Urban Planning

functional/nodal region (nodal) an area organized around a focal point The functional region, also known as a nodal region or a node, is a geographic area that...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Human Geography

Understanding Vernacular Regions: Exploring People’s Perceptual Definitions of Cultural Areas

vernacular/perceptual region (perceptual) an area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity ex. the south A vernacular region, also known as a perceptual region,...