1A I Introducing Geography Flashcards
1
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Place
A
A specific point on Earth
Distinguished by a particular characteristic
2
Q
Region
A
An area defined by one or more distinctive characteristics
3
Q
Scale
A
The relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole
4
Q
Cartography
A
The science of map making
5
Q
Map
A
A flat scale model of Earth’s surface, or a portion of it
- Used as a reference and communications tool
