Fiundations Of Geoπ Flashcards
A measuring line that shows the relationship between distances on a map and actual distances.
Map scale so that was good
The lens a geographer uses to investigate a geographic issue
Spatial scale
A description or portrayal of the earth or parts of the earth
Geographic representation
A way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface
Map projection
A visual representation of an area
Map
Thoroughly explain what spatial scale is. Why do geographers use different spatial scales?
There are different reasons to you spatial skills, I will list here. 1. Global spatial- scale Looks at issue of global warming or world hunger 2. Regional spatial scale-looks at issues like pollution in Great Lakes 3. Local spatial scale- looks at things locally like if the hockey stadium should be builtπ