Jump to content

Geographic levels: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Changing short description from "Geographic levels" to one that is intentionally blank
 
(18 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Geographic levels}}
{{Short description|none}}
{{Orphan|date=December 2023}}


In [[geography]], different '''scale levels''' are distinguished:
In [[geography]], different '''geographic (scale) levels''' are distinguished:


* The '''local scale''' level relates to a small area, usually a [[city]] or [[municipality]];
* The '''local scale''' level relates to a small area, usually a [[city]] or [[municipality]];
* The '''regional scale''' level relates to a larger area, usually a region or province;
* The '''regional scale''' level relates to a larger area, usually a [[region]], [[Federated state|state]] or [[province]];
* The '''national scale''' level relates to a [[country]];
* The '''national scale''' level relates to a [[country]];
* The '''continental scale''' level refers to a continent;
* The '''continental scale''' level refers to a [[continent]];
* The '''global scale''' applies to the entire [[world]];
* The '''global scale''' applies to the entire [[world]];
* The '''fluvial scale''' level relates to [[Drainage basin|river basins]] (this scale level is mainly used in the context of pollution, for example).
* The '''fluvial scale''' level relates to [[Drainage basin|river basins]] (this scale level is mainly used in the context of pollution, for example).


[[File:Continents wikivoyage nl.svg|Continents_wikivoyage_nl|thumb|right|The [[world]] with continents [[continents]].]]
[[File:Continents wikivoyage nl.svg|thumb|right|Global and continental scale: the [[world]] with [[continents]].]]


[[File:USA States Map - Educational.svg|USA_States_Map_-_Educational|thumb|right|[[United States]] with all the states and [[regions]].]]
[[File:USA States Map - Educational.svg|thumb|right|National and regional scale:[[The United States]] with all the states and [[regions]].]]


[[File:Texas counties map.png|Texas_counties_map|thumb|right|The state [[Texas]] with all the [[counties]].]]
[[File:Texas counties map.png|thumb|right|Regional and local: The state [[Texas]] with all the [[counties]].]]


Within geography the use of geographic levels is also known as '''scales of analysis'''.
Within geography the use of geographic levels is also known as '''scales of analysis'''.


An area of ​​several countries (such as the Middle East or West Africa) is sometimes counted under the continental scale level, sometimes under the regional scale. Actually, both are incorrect, because it does not include a continent but is larger than a country, while the regional scale is smaller than the national scale. Sometimes the international scale level is also used for this, but this term is not in general use.
An area of several countries (such as the Middle East or West Africa) is sometimes counted under the continental scale level, sometimes under the regional scale. Actually, both are incorrect, because it does not include a continent but is larger than a country, while the regional scale is smaller than the national scale. Sometimes the international scale level is also used for this, but this term is not in general use.


== Use ==
== Use ==
* The concept is used to describe, for example, disasters, climate models, cartographic matters, epidemiological studies or effects of human actions on the environment. Using the concept of Geographic levels it is easier to describe the scale, size and impact of a phonomenon.
* The concept is used to describe, for example, disasters, climate models, cartographic matters, epidemiological studies or effects of human actions on the environment. Using the concept of Geographic levels it is easier to describe the scale, size and impact of a phonomenon.<ref>Mudambi, R., Li, L., Ma, X. et al. Zoom in, zoom out: Geographic scale and multinational activity. J Int Bus Stud 49, 929–941 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-018-0158-4</ref>
* Changing geographic levels helps to identify how people affected by their environment at different levels, from local to global.
* Changing geographic levels helps to identify how people affected by their environment at different levels, from local to global.<ref>Moore, A. (2008). Rethinking scale as a geographical category: from analysis to practice. Progress in Human Geography, 32(2), 203-225.</ref>
* This concept enables geographers to see hidden patterns and connections in the world.
* This concept enables geographers to see hidden patterns and connections in the world.
* Changing scale can uncover causes and effects of phenomena, offering a wider or more detailed view.
* Changing scale can uncover causes and effects of phenomena, offering a wider or more detailed view.<ref>Alcácer, Juan, and Minyuan Zhao. "Zooming in: A practical manual for identifying geographic clusters." Strategic Management Journal 37.1 (2016): 10-21.</ref>
* Geographers use scales to choose the right area for study, compare places, link human activity to environmental health, and avoid oversimplifying complex issues.
* Geographers use scales to choose the right area for study, compare places, link human activity to environmental health, and avoid oversimplifying complex issues.<ref>Ruddell, Darren, and Elizabeth A. Wentz. "Multi‐tasking: Scale in geography." Geography Compass 3.2 (2009): 681-697.</ref>
* It is also used to present data <ref>https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/guidance-geographies/levels.html</ref>.
* It is also used to present data.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Geographic Levels |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/guidance-geographies/levels.html |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Level of analysis]]
*[[Level of analysis]]

== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
Line 35: Line 37:
== External links ==
== External links ==
* https://wikitravel.org/en/Wikitravel:Geographical_hierarchy
* https://wikitravel.org/en/Wikitravel:Geographical_hierarchy

{{improve categories|date=December 2023}}


[[Category:Geography terminology]]
[[Category:Geography terminology]]

Latest revision as of 18:01, 7 September 2024

In geography, different geographic (scale) levels are distinguished:

  • The local scale level relates to a small area, usually a city or municipality;
  • The regional scale level relates to a larger area, usually a region, state or province;
  • The national scale level relates to a country;
  • The continental scale level refers to a continent;
  • The global scale applies to the entire world;
  • The fluvial scale level relates to river basins (this scale level is mainly used in the context of pollution, for example).
Global and continental scale: the world with continents.
National and regional scale:The United States with all the states and regions.
Regional and local: The state Texas with all the counties.

Within geography the use of geographic levels is also known as scales of analysis.

An area of several countries (such as the Middle East or West Africa) is sometimes counted under the continental scale level, sometimes under the regional scale. Actually, both are incorrect, because it does not include a continent but is larger than a country, while the regional scale is smaller than the national scale. Sometimes the international scale level is also used for this, but this term is not in general use.

Use

[edit]
  • The concept is used to describe, for example, disasters, climate models, cartographic matters, epidemiological studies or effects of human actions on the environment. Using the concept of Geographic levels it is easier to describe the scale, size and impact of a phonomenon.[1]
  • Changing geographic levels helps to identify how people affected by their environment at different levels, from local to global.[2]
  • This concept enables geographers to see hidden patterns and connections in the world.
  • Changing scale can uncover causes and effects of phenomena, offering a wider or more detailed view.[3]
  • Geographers use scales to choose the right area for study, compare places, link human activity to environmental health, and avoid oversimplifying complex issues.[4]
  • It is also used to present data.[5]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Mudambi, R., Li, L., Ma, X. et al. Zoom in, zoom out: Geographic scale and multinational activity. J Int Bus Stud 49, 929–941 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-018-0158-4
  2. ^ Moore, A. (2008). Rethinking scale as a geographical category: from analysis to practice. Progress in Human Geography, 32(2), 203-225.
  3. ^ Alcácer, Juan, and Minyuan Zhao. "Zooming in: A practical manual for identifying geographic clusters." Strategic Management Journal 37.1 (2016): 10-21.
  4. ^ Ruddell, Darren, and Elizabeth A. Wentz. "Multi‐tasking: Scale in geography." Geography Compass 3.2 (2009): 681-697.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Geographic Levels". Census.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-07. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Geographic_levels&oldid=1244536219"