Concept
Geometric Idealization
Quantitative Problem Solving in Natural Resources / Geometry and Geography
"When a natural object is difficult to measure directly, it can be approximated using a simple geometric shape such as a cylinder, sphere, rectangle, or polygon. The approximation can provide a ballpark estimate or a starting point for more detailed analysis. Whether the estimate is adequate depends on the purpose of the problem and the consequences of error."
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