GEO Vocab_GP2_ Sep 30 Flashcards
trilateration
Method used by GPS to find an exact location.
Method used by GPS to find an exact location.
trilateration
length of one wave
wavelength
tilt
to lean or slant in one direction
autumn
season characterized by cooling temperatures and changing leaves
Earth revolution
the orbit of the Earth around the sun is called an Earth revolution; appro 365 days
equinox
one of two points during the year where the tilt of its axis causes it to be straigh trelative to the sun (Fall & Spring)
spring
season characterized by warming temperatures and new growth
one of two points during the year where the tilt of its axis causes it to be straigh trelative to the sun (Fall & Spring)
equinox
Geographic information System (GIS)
A system designed to create, store, analyze, and present geographic data.
axis
a line around which something rotates
uses natural light, such as the sun
passive remote sensing
season characterized by hot temperatures and long days
summer
frequency
number of waves per second
light
electromagnetic radiation that acts as a wave
remote sensing
a way to gain info about something without physical contact
rotate
to turn on an axis or center
a way to gain info about something without physical contact
remote sensing
to turn on an axis or center
rotate
subdivision of the year characterized by changes in temperature, weather, ecology and hours of daylight (caused by difference in insolation)
season
the Earth’s axis is tilted
axial tilt
wavelength
length of one wave
passive remote sensing
uses natural light, such as the sun
axial tilt
the Earth’s axis is tilted
insolation
a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area; how much sunlights shines on a place
a region on Earth thas has a sunifrom standard time
time zone
active remote sensing
uses lasers to shine a certain wavelength onto an object
solstice
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)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A network of satellites in orbit around the Earth which allows us to pinpoint any location and define it as a set of coordinates.
Earth’s rotation
the rotation of the Earth around its axis - once ever 24 hours
season characterized by cold temperatures and short days
winter
A system designed to create, store, analyze, and present geographic data.
Geographic information System (GIS)
to lean or slant in one direction
tilt
uses lasers to shine a certain wavelength onto an object
active remote sensing
a line around which something rotates
axis
number of waves per second
frequency
the orbit of the Earth around the sun is called an Earth revolution; appro 365 days
Earth revolution
season characterized by warming temperatures and new growth
spring
summer
season characterized by hot temperatures and long days
season characterized by cooling temperatures and changing leaves
autumn
A network of satellites in orbit around the Earth which allows us to pinpoint any location and define it as a set of coordinates.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
season
subdivision of the year characterized by changes in temperature, weather, ecology and hours of daylight (caused by difference in insolation)
electromagnetic radiation that acts as a wave
light
a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area; how much sunlights shines on a place
insolation
revolve
to move in a circle
the rotation of the Earth around its axis - once ever 24 hours
Earth’s rotation
winter
season characterized by cold temperatures and short days
time zone
a region on Earth thas has a sunifrom standard time
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)
solstice
to move in a circle
revolve
