Human Geography Basics Flashcards
What is relative location?
location of something in relation to something else
What is a formal region?
area with a high level of consistency in a certain cultural or physical attribute
What is a perceptual (vernacular) region
A region defined by peoples beliefs/ what an area might be called
What is Stimulus Diffusion?
Idea that is spread and adapted bunch changed a little
What is Independent invention?
Many hearths invent similar innovations without knowing about each other
What is cartography?
The science of mapmaking
What is GIS?
A system that organizes geographic data
What is space time compression?
The amount of time it takes for something to diffuse.
When asked about something spatially, what is it referring to?
Particular locations, why something is where it is, and how it is related to other things
What are the ways to identify place?
Name, site, situation, and absolute location
