geographic analysis
[dʒiː.oʊ.ɡræf.ɪk əˈnæl.ə.sɪs]
nounpl: geographic analyses
análise geográfica
1. The systematic examination and interpretation of spatial patterns, relationships, and processes across Earth's surface using geographic methods and theories
Geographic analysis of urban development revealed significant disparities between central and peripheral regions.
A análise geográfica do desenvolvimento urbano revelou disparidades significativas entre regiões centrais e periféricas.
2. The study of how physical and human phenomena vary across locations and interact with their environments
The research team conducted a geographic analysis to understand climate change impacts on different ecosystems.
A equipe de pesquisa realizou uma análise geográfica para compreender os impactos das mudanças climáticas em diferentes ecossistemas.
3. The application of geographic concepts and geospatial tools to examine spatial data and answer research questions
Using GIS software, the geographic analysis identified optimal locations for new infrastructure projects.
Usando software de SIG, a análise geográfica identificou locais ideais para novos projetos de infraestrutura.
In Brazil, geographic analysis is increasingly important for urban planning, environmental management, and development studies, particularly in understanding regional inequalities and climate adaptation. The term is prominently used in Brazilian universities and government agencies like IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística). In the USA, geographic analysis is fundamental to geography, urban planning, and environmental science disciplines, with heavy emphasis on GIS technology and quantitative spatial methods.
Related Idioms & Phrases
spatial patterns analysis
geographic scale analysis
human-environment interaction study
place-based analysis
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