Geographic scales refer to different levels at which geographic phenomena can be studied, ranging from local (micro) scales such as neighborhoods, cities, and regions, to global (macro) scales such as continents or the entire planet.
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Local Scale: The local scale refers to small areas such as neighborhoods or towns where geographic phenomena occur within limited boundaries.
Regional Scale: The regional scale represents larger areas such as counties, states/provinces, or even countries that share common characteristics and have distinct spatial patterns.
Global Scale: The global scale encompasses the entire planet Earth and allows for understanding worldwide trends, interactions between countries/regions, and global issues like climate change.