Human Geo Vocabulary Flashcards

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Isoline Map

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map line that connects points of equal or very similar values

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Dot Distribution Map

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each dot represents an identical unit and conveys data by amount present

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3
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cartogram

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a type of map used to present statistical info - stretch

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choropleth map

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A map that uses differences in shading or coloring to indicate statistical ranges.

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5
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graduated symbol map

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Contain symbols varying in size to show relative quantitative values

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6
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locator map

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section of a map that shows a larger area than the main map

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topographic map

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A map that shows the surface features of an area.

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8
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map projection

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a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface

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9
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mental map

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A map which represents the perceptions and knowledge a person has of an area

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10
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plat map

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detailed map illustrating the geographic boundaries of individual lots

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connectivity

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the degree of linkage between locations from one another

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12
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scale

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the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole
THREE types: cartographic, geographic, scale of data

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13
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ghost towns

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empty, deserted towns left after gold miners had moved on

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14
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accessibility

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the relative ease with which a destination may be reached from some other place

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15
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toponyms

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name given to a portion of Earth’s surface

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16
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physical map

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A map that shows mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.

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political map

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A map showing units such as countries, states, provinces, districts, etc.

18
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thematic map

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A map that shows a particular theme
a map that shows specialized information

19
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road map

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Shows mainly roads, but also major highways, airports, and local points of interest

20
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reference maps

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show locations of places and geographic features

21
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environmental possibilism

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the idea that some environments offer specific constraints/ opportunities

22
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human-environment interaction

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The geographic theme that explores how people use, adapt to, and modify the environment

23
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cultural ecology

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the geographic study of human-environment relationships

24
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cultural ecology

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the geographic study of human-environment relationships

25
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environmental determinism

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the idea that human behavior is controlled by the physical environment

26
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landscape analysis

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The process of describing and interpreting the landscape ecology of an area.