Unit 1 Part 1 Flashcards

1
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Place

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A specific point on Earth, distinguished by a particular characteristic.

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2
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Region

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An area of Earth defined by one or more distinctive characteristics.

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3
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Scale

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The relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole.

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4
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Space

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Refers to the physical gap or interval between two objects.

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5
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Connection

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Refers to relationships among people and objects across the barrier of space.

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6
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Map

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A two dimensional or flat scale model of Earth’s surface, or a portion of it.

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7
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Cartography

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The science of mapmaking.

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