adf Flashcards
gyart
A map projection that attempts to create the most visually appealing representation of Earth by keeping all types of distortion relatively low over most of the map
Robinson Projection
The placements or arrangement of objects on Earth’s surface; also includes the space between those objects
Spatial paterns
A geographic perspective that seeks to identify and explain the uses of space
Spatial projection
How we modify space based on who we are as a group of people
Place
A number of similar things grouped together
Cluster
A measurement of the level of social, cultural, or economic similarity between places despite their absolute distance from each other
relative distance
A geographical area inhabited by people who have one or more traits in common
Formal reigon
Consisting of, derived from, or relating to data that is directly linked to specific geographical locations
Geospatial
Of, relating to, involving, or having the nature of space
spatial
The built forms that cultural groups create inhabiting Earth - farm fields, cities, houses, and so on - and the meaning, values, representations and experiences associated with those forms
Cultural Landscape
a personal representation of a portion of Earth’s Surface
Mental map
Geographic perspective that acknowledges the two-way relationship between local communities and global patterns, emphasizing that the forces of globalization need to take into account local-scale cultural, economic, and environmental conditions
Global scale
A geographic area that is perceived to exist by its inhabitants, based on the widespread acceptance and use of a unique regional name
Perceptual/Vernacular Region
The ratio of a distance on Earth compared to the same distance on a map
cartographic scale
