Geography Flashcards
the height of a land surface above the level of the sea
elevation
types of maps
Physical maps, thematic maps, and, political maps
shows location and typography, shape, physical features as rivers, mountains, streams etc.
Physical maps
variation of elevation across an area of earth’s land
relief
a map that emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area
Thematic map
navigational system that can determine absolute location by using satellites and receivers on earths.
Global positioning system (GPS)
Computer programs that process and rganize details about places on earth and integrate those details with satelite information
(geographic information system) GIS
it link people and places based on their locations and relationships with each other
spatial relationships
T O F humans usually describe location using absolute location and geographers use relative location
Flase its on the other way, humans use relative, and geographers absolute location
the specific location of a place, including its physical setting
site
geographic position of a place in relation to other places of features of a larger region
situation
physical traits as climate, landforms, vegetation, also can have human significance language, religion etc.
Region
region defined by a common characteristic, such as production of a product.
Formal region
central place and the surrounding territory linked to it
Functional region
region defined by popular feelings and images rather than by objective data.
Perceptual region