Geographers Tool Power Point Flashcards
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GPS
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System that accurately determines the precise position of something in earth
2
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GSP 3 element
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- Satellites placed in predetermined orbit 2. Tracking stations to monitor and control satellites 3. Receiver that can locate at least 4 satellites, figure out its distance from each, and use the information to calculate its precise location
3
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GIS
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A geographic information system is a computer system that captures stores queries analyze and display geographic data
4
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Physical map
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Show major physical features: rivers mountains elevation
5
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Political map
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Show major boundaries
6
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Populations density map
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Shows where people in a certain area live
7
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Resources and products maps
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Shows natural resources agriculture and other products
8
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Thematic
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Has subject of theme
9
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Reference
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Physical or political map
10
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Formal
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Defined by limited number related characteristics
11
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Functional
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Organized around set of interaction and connection
12
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Perception
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The way people perceive characteristics of an area in the same way
