Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Globalization
The increasing interconnectedness of our human world. (Driven by Transcorporations)
Sustainability
A practice that can meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future
Culture
Shared practices, technology, attitudes, and behaviors in a society
Global Citizen
One that understands the wider world and their place in it
Cartographer
Map maker
Data Aggregation
The process of collecting and organizing information for maps
Types of maps
Reference, Thematic, Choropleth, Cartogram, proportional, Dot Densiti/distribution
Thematic maps
Can show spacial perspective and patterns and show time-distance decay
Choropleth
Shows spatial theme using a scale of color
Cartogram
Distorts geography shape in order to show size and variables
Proportional Graduated Circle
Uses symbols of different sizes o show variables
Dot Density/ Distribution
Uses dots to represent variables
Map Projections
Mercador, Peters, Goode homolosine, polar, Robinson
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Uses satellite to coordinate and determine your exact location
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Use software to create complex maps using vast amounts of data