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Unit 1.1 Flashcards

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1
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what are small scale maps?

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maps that show a large area with small detail

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what are large scale maps?

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maps that show a small area with large detail

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topographic maps

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reference maps that show natural feature like lakes and mountains

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plot maps

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reference map that shows property lines and land ownership

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locator map

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reference map that shows specific place in the text. They are illustrations

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choropleth maps

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thematic map that uses colors and patterns to show the distribution and location of data.

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isoline maps

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thematic maps that show lines to create areas or equal values (weather maps)

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cartograms

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a thematic map where the size of places are bigger/smaller according to a statistic

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remote sensing

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collecting information about the earth through satellites

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Geographic Information System (GIS)

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computer system that collects, analyzes, and displays geographic data

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

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satellites that are used to determine the location of something on Earth

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What is the use of geospatial technology?

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to allow everyone to view geographic data in a way that is applicable to their use.

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Other that field data, how do geographers collect data

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media reports, travel narratives, government documents and personal interviews

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Landscape analysis

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studying and describing landscapes

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census

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demographic data

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supply chain

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network of people who work together to sell things

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time space compression

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limits the effect of distance decay due to the use of technology. Makes it faster to go from one place to another

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spatial distribution

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density, concentration, and pattern of an area

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place

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specific point on Earth’s surface with unique characteristics

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site

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physical location of a place independent from other places

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situation

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location of a place in relation to other places

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concentration

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spread of objects in an area

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pattern

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arrangement of objects in an area

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spatial association

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how objects in an area are arranged and connected

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what is environmental possibilism

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the idea that the environment pts limits on society, but people have the ability to overcome those limits

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What is environmental determinism

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The environment sets the possibilities for humans and society

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cultural ecology

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human-environment interaction

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scale

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distance on a map vs real life

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scale of analysis

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how the information is given to you

30
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global scale

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whole world

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national scale

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countries’ boarders

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regional scale

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by continent or major world region

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local scale

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shows data at a subnational level

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topynoyms

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the name of something

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region

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area defined by distinct traits

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regionalization

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process of categorizing and dividing spaces into smaller units

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Formal region

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type of region with shared characteristics; have set boundaries and are not up for debate

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functional region

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an area set around a center point

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perceptual region

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no perfect boundary, it only exists because of people’s belief/ feelings (usually includes directions)

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5 Themes of geography

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movement, regions, human environment interaction, location and place. (MR. HeLP)

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movement

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exchanging ideas and goods

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delete

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delete

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transitional boundaries

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separates nations/ divides political areas

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contested boundaries

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poorly defined boundaries between ethnic and racial groups

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overlapping boundaries

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one area belongs to multiple regions.

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catrography

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science of map making

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lattitude

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distance north or south ofthe equator

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longitude

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distance east or west of the prime meridian

49
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mercator map

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positive: correct direction and shape
negative: size is distorted

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Gall- Peters map

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positive: size of land is accurate
negative: shape is distorted

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Conic map

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positive: size and shape are pretty accurate
negative: longitude lines only meet at one poll

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Robinson Map

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positive; no glaring distortion
negative: everything is slightly distorted

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geospatial data

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data related to a specific place on Earth

54
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What makes a place?

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combination of human and physical characteristics.

55
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spatial pattern

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placement/ arrangement of objects on Earth’s surface

56
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cultural landscape

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activities humans imposed on the landscape

57
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crude population density

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number of people per unit of area

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