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