Unit 1 Part 1 Flashcards
1
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Place
A
A specific point on Earth, distinguished by a particular characteristic.
2
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Region
A
An area of Earth defined by one or more distinctive characteristics.
3
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Scale
A
The relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole.
4
Q
Space
A
Refers to the physical gap or interval between two objects.
5
Q
Connection
A
Refers to relationships among people and objects across the barrier of space.
6
Q
Map
A
A two dimensional or flat scale model of Earth’s surface, or a portion of it.
7
Q
Cartography
A
The science of mapmaking.
