geography test #1 Flashcards
what are the 5 themes of geography
location, place, human environment interaction, movement, and reagion
what theme answers the question “where is it “
location
define absolut location
its exact place on earth
define relative location
description of how a place is related to other places
what theme deals with how places are similar or different
region
what theme describes the physical and cultural features of a location
place
how is a formal region different from a functional region
formal is an area everyone shares characteristics
define perceptual region
area defined by peoples feelings and attitudes
what are some examples of perceptual region
nyc, the south, new england, the midwest
what theme deals with how people relate to their physical world
human environmental interaction
what theme deals with how people, goods, culture, and ideas travel from one place to another
movement
what is a map projection
a way to flatten a globes surface to make a map
why are some maps distorted
you cant display 3d surfaces perfectly in 2d
what information does a physical map show
lables for features such as mountain ranges and bodies of water
what information does a political map show
show state and national boundaries and capital and major cities
