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
Types of regions
Formal, Functional, Vernacular, and Border Zone
Formal Region
An area where a characteristic is universal or strongly present
Functional Region
Region organized around a focal point (node)
Vernacular Region
A place believed to exist as part of a cultural identity
Border Zone
A regional where cultural markers overlap and blend into a recognizable border culture
Spacial Association
Occurs when the distribution of two features are related
Ex: Baltimore has spatial association between lower income, lower life expectancy, high crime and high number of liquor stores
Distribution
The arrangements of features in space
Density
The frequency with which something occurred in space
Ex: People per square mile
Diffusion
The process by which a feature spreads through space
Types of Diffusion
Relocation, Contagious, Hierarchical, Reverse Hierarchical, Stimulus, Independent invention
Relocation diffusion
An idea that spread from the physical movement of people
Ex: People moving to North America from England
Contagious Diffusion
Widespread diffusion of a characteristic through a population
Ex: A Tik Tok trend
Hierarchical diffusion
Spread of an idea from an influential person or place
Ex: Politician
Reverse Hierarchical Diffusion
When something spreads from a lower hierarchical level to a higher one
Ex: protests; punk music
Stimulus Diffusion
Occurs when a trait is rejected but the underlying idea is accepted
Ex: Sesame Street abroad
Independent invention
Occurs when the same or a very similar innovation is developed at the same time in a different place in isolation
Ex: Stone tools; agriculture
Cultural Diffusion can lead to…
Assimilation or Globalization
Assimilation
The process by which a groups cultural features are altered to resemble that of a more dominant group
Globalization
The increasing interconnectedness of our human world. (driven by transnational corporations
Earths physical systems
Atmosphere hydrosphere lithosphere and biosphere
