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GEO Test #3__GP2_ Oct 21 Flashcards

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length of one wave

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wavelength

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describes the theme or content of the map.

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Title

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time zone

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a region on Earth that has a uniform standard time

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revolve

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to move in a circle

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spring

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season characterized by warming temperatures and new growth

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Projection

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A map projection is the way a picture of the globe is changed to appear flat.

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to move in a circle

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revolve

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Is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed on the map, such as population density or per capita income.

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Choropleth Map

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is a mix of maps and flow charts that shows the movement of objects from one location to another, such as the number of people in a migration or the amount of goods being traded.

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Flow Map

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A network of satellites in orbit around the Earth which allows us to pinpoint any location and define it as a set of coordinates.

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

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passive remote sensing

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uses natural light, such as the sun

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Dot Density Map

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uses dots or other symbols to represent the number of occurrences of a given characteristic in a particular location. Each dot or symbol used on the map may represent a single entity (one dot=one person) or a group (one dot=one thousand people),

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Title

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describes the theme or content of the map.

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

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A network of satellites in orbit around the Earth which allows us to pinpoint any location and define it as a set of coordinates.

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Legend

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also known as a key, explains the symbols used in the map.

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rotate

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to turn on an axis or center

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season characterized by cold temperatures and short days

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winter

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Topographic map.

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A map that shows changes in elevations across surfaces

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Latitude

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is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the earth’s surface.

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The art and science of making maps.

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Cartography

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Maps that are designed to provide information on a single topic or theme, such as geology, rainfall or population.

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Thematic Maps

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season characterized by cooling temperatures and changing leaves

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autumn

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axis

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a line around which something rotates

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Scale Bar

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shows the relationship between distance on a map and corresponding distance on the earth’s surface.

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Compass Rose

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or north-arrow shows the direction that a map is facing.

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Method used by GPS to find an exact location.

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trilateration

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A map projection is the way a picture of the globe is changed to appear flat.

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Projection

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A map that shows changes in elevations across surfaces

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Topographic map.

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Thematic Maps

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Maps that are designed to provide information on a single topic or theme, such as geology, rainfall or population.

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to lean or slant in one direction

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tilt

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Road Maps

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Maps with major roads that are used In navigation.

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Political Maps

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Maps that show the political boundaries of a surface.

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autumn

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season characterized by cooling temperatures and changing leaves

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a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area; how much sunlight shines on a place

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insolation

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uses dots or other symbols to represent the number of occurrences of a given characteristic in a particular location. Each dot or symbol used on the map may represent a single entity (one dot=one person) or a group (one dot=one thousand people),

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Dot Density Map

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trilateration

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Method used by GPS to find an exact location.

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the Earth’s axis is tilted

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axial tilt

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insolation

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a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area; how much sunlight shines on a place

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a line around which something rotates

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axis

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tilt

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to lean or slant in one direction

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Reference and thematic

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Two Important types of maps

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is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the earth’s surface.

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Longitude

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frequency

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number of waves per second

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GIS

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Geographic Information Systems (abbreviation)

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Longitude

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is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the earth’s surface.

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electromagnetic radiation that acts as a wave

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light

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the rotation of the Earth around its axis - once ever 24 hours

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Earth’s rotation

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season characterized by warming temperatures and new growth

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spring

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Examples of reference maps

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topographic maps, road maps and political maps

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Geographic information System (GIS)

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A system designed to create, store, analyze, and present geographic data.

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uses lasers to shine a certain wavelength onto an object

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active remote sensing

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winter

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season characterized by cold temperatures and short days

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season

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subdivision of the year characterized by changes in temperature, weather, ecology and hours of daylight (caused by difference in insolation)

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Maps with major roads that are used In navigation.

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Road Maps

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A representation o the Earth’s surface

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Map

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summer

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season characterized by hot temperatures and long days

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one of the two points throughout the year when the tilt of the Earth’s axis reaches it maximum angle to the sun (Summer and Winter)

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solstice

50
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or north-arrow shows the direction that a map is facing.

A

Compass Rose

51
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is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the earth’s surface.

A

Latitude

52
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light

A

electromagnetic radiation that acts as a wave

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Flow Map

A

is a mix of maps and flow charts that shows the movement of objects from one location to another, such as the number of people in a migration or the amount of goods being traded.

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Although maps used to be drawn by hand, modern ____ use computers, with geographic information systems (GIS) to draw maps

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cartographers

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equinox

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one of two points during the year where the tilt of its axis causes it to be straight relative to the sun (Fall & Spring)

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Choropleth Map

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Is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed on the map, such as population density or per capita income.

58
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Earth’s rotation

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the rotation of the Earth around its axis - once ever 24 hours

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a way to gain info about something without physical contact

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remote sensing

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uses natural light, such as the sun

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passive remote sensing

64
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cartographers

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Although maps used to be drawn by hand, modern ____ use computers, with geographic information systems (GIS) to draw maps

65
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number of waves per second

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frequency

66
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A system designed to create, store, analyze, and present geographic data.

A

Geographic information System (GIS)

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Map

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A representation o the Earth’s surface

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one of two points during the year where the tilt of its axis causes it to be straight relative to the sun (Fall & Spring)

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equinox

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remote sensing

A

a way to gain info about something without physical contact

70
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solstice

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one of the two points throughout the year when the tilt of the Earth’s axis reaches it maximum angle to the sun (Summer and Winter)

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Cartography

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The art and science of making maps.

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subdivision of the year characterized by changes in temperature, weather, ecology and hours of daylight (caused by difference in insolation)

A

season

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active remote sensing

A

uses lasers to shine a certain wavelength onto an object

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Geographic Information Systems (abbreviation)

A

GIS

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also known as a key, explains the symbols used in the map.

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Legend

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Maps that show natural and human-made objects from geographical environment with an emphasis on location.

A

Reference Maps

80
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the orbit of the Earth around the sun is called an Earth revolution; approx. 365 days

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Earth revolution

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topographic maps, road maps and political maps

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Examples of reference maps

83
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axial tilt

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the Earth’s axis is tilted

84
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to turn on an axis or center

A

rotate

85
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season characterized by hot temperatures and long days

A

summer

86
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wavelength

A

length of one wave

87
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Earth revolution

A

the orbit of the Earth around the sun is called an Earth revolution; approx. 365 days

88
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Two Important types of maps

A

Reference and thematic

89
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shows the relationship between distance on a map and corresponding distance on the earth’s surface.

A

Scale Bar

90
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Maps that show the political boundaries of a surface.

A

Political Maps

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Reference Maps

A

Maps that show natural and human-made objects from geographical environment with an emphasis on location.

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a region on Earth that has a uniform standard time

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time zone

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