Human Geo Vocabulary Flashcards
Isoline Map
map line that connects points of equal or very similar values
Dot Distribution Map
each dot represents an identical unit and conveys data by amount present
cartogram
a type of map used to present statistical info - stretch
choropleth map
A map that uses differences in shading or coloring to indicate statistical ranges.
graduated symbol map
Contain symbols varying in size to show relative quantitative values
locator map
section of a map that shows a larger area than the main map
topographic map
A map that shows the surface features of an area.
map projection
a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface
mental map
A map which represents the perceptions and knowledge a person has of an area
plat map
detailed map illustrating the geographic boundaries of individual lots
connectivity
the degree of linkage between locations from one another
scale
the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole
THREE types: cartographic, geographic, scale of data
ghost towns
empty, deserted towns left after gold miners had moved on
accessibility
the relative ease with which a destination may be reached from some other place
toponyms
name given to a portion of Earth’s surface
physical map
A map that shows mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.
political map
A map showing units such as countries, states, provinces, districts, etc.
thematic map
A map that shows a particular theme
a map that shows specialized information
road map
Shows mainly roads, but also major highways, airports, and local points of interest
reference maps
show locations of places and geographic features
environmental possibilism
the idea that some environments offer specific constraints/ opportunities
human-environment interaction
The geographic theme that explores how people use, adapt to, and modify the environment
cultural ecology
the geographic study of human-environment relationships
cultural ecology
the geographic study of human-environment relationships
environmental determinism
the idea that human behavior is controlled by the physical environment
landscape analysis
The process of describing and interpreting the landscape ecology of an area.
