Central Place Theory and Spatial Gravity Models

Urban Geography, Spatial Models, and Globalization

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Apply Christaller's Central Place Theory (range and threshold) and gravity models to explain spatial interactions between settlements.

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Urban Geography, Spatial Models, and Globalization

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS

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Analyze the spatial morphology of cities, apply models of spatial organization, and evaluate the multifaceted impacts of global economic and social integration.

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SS.912.G.4.8Florida Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Use geographic concepts to analyze spatial phenomena and to discuss economic, political, and social factors that define, and interpret space.