After studying the material in this chapter you should:
be able to describe the three major questions of concern to geographers
be aware of the different kinds of maps geographers use
know what a region is
understand the relationship between varying time periods and geographic observations
be able to define spatial diffusion
be familiar with the concept of spatial covariation
be able to define two types of feedback
be familiar with the range of geographic orders of magnitude
be able to distinguish between and provide examples of the three major types of models
be able to define linear scale
be aware of both the traditional and the contemporary paradigms of geography
note three types of essential information which geographers may provide