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These divisions are somewhat arbitrary; where, on this table, mega- is assigned global scope, it may only apply continentally or even regionally in other contexts. The interpretations of meso- and macro- must then be adjusted accordingly. | These divisions are somewhat arbitrary; where, on this table, mega- is assigned global scope, it may only apply continentally or even regionally in other contexts. The interpretations of meso- and macro- must then be adjusted accordingly. | ||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spatial_scale Spatial scale] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spatial_scale Spatial scale] @ Wikipedia | ||
* [https://boingboing.net/2019/09/11/zooming-way-way-in-on-the-tip.html Zooming way, way in on the tip of a ballpoint pen] @ Boing Boing |
Latest revision as of 06:38, 13 September 2019
In the physical sciences, spatial scale or simply scale refers to the order of magnitude of extent or size of a land area or geographical distance studied or described.
For instance, in physics an object or phenomenon can be called microscopic if too small to be visible. In climatology, a micro-climate is a climate which might occur in a mountain, valley or near a lake shore. In statistics, a megatrend is a political, social, economical, environmental or technological trend which involves the whole planet or is supposed to last a very large amount of time. The concept is also used in geography, astronomy, and meteorology.
These divisions are somewhat arbitrary; where, on this table, mega- is assigned global scope, it may only apply continentally or even regionally in other contexts. The interpretations of meso- and macro- must then be adjusted accordingly.
- Spatial scale @ Wikipedia
- Zooming way, way in on the tip of a ballpoint pen @ Boing Boing