Geography

Definition of constituency

The etymological root of circumscription is found in the Latin word circumscriptio. The concept allows refers to the act and result of circumscribing: demarcating something, limiting it to certain limits. An official division The idea of ​​a constituency is usually used to name a political, military, administrative division, etc. of a territory. In this way you can […]

Definition of ecoregion

An ecoregion is a geographical area that has certain specific characteristics regarding fauna, flora, climate, hydrology and geology. Also known as an ecological region, it is differentiated from its surrounding areas by these distinctive properties. A geographical unit Ecoregions host natural communities that have ecological dynamics […]

Definition of zoning

Zoning is the act and result of zoning: establishing zones in a certain area. The concept refers to dividing a territory into different sectors, constituted based on certain criteria. General description There are, therefore, multiple types of zoning. It is common for the urban or metropolitan planning of a city to resort to a […]

Definition of mogote

Mogote is a pre-Roman word that could come from the Basque word mokoti (translatable as “pointed”), in turn derived from moko (that is, “point”). An elevation that resembles a mountain is called mogote. Mound or rock accumulation The concept can be used to refer to a mound that is isolated and […]

Definition of ravine

The etymology of the term ravine is not clear, although it is believed that it could have a pre-Roman origin. The concept is used to refer to a precipice or abyss. Abrupt slope A ravine is an abrupt slope in the surface of a natural area of ​​land. It can arise from different causes, some of which […]

Definition of aduar

The first meaning of the term aduar presented by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to a Bedouin camp: that is, nomadic Arabs. Customs houses are made up of huts and shops that provide accommodation to those who live in these places. Small towns Generally the customs are developed with the […]

Definition of centrality

Centrality is the property of that which is central: that is, that is linked to the center. The concept has different uses according to the context. Centrality of a node In the field of social network analysis and graph theory, centrality is a measure that is associated with the relevance of […]

Definition of gentrification

The idea of ​​gentrification does not appear in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The term, however, is usually used in the field of architecture and urban planning. A socioeconomic phenomenon Gentrification is a process that takes place when an area begins to become populated with citizens of a specific socioeconomic class […]

Definition of summer

The etymology of summer takes us to the Latin word aestīvum. The term refers to summer: the hottest season of the year. Summer Summer, at an astronomical level, begins with the summer solstice and ends with the autumn equinox. This means that the season begins around June 21 […]

Definition of border

Lindar is a verb whose etymological root is found in the Latin word limitāre. The concept is used to refer to those lands, properties, regions or buildings that are contiguous. Some examples The following three examples allow us to see the term border in context: “The Andes Mountains border Argentina with Chile”, “The […]