Unit 1.1 Flashcards
what are small scale maps?
maps that show a large area with small detail
what are large scale maps?
maps that show a small area with large detail
topographic maps
reference maps that show natural feature like lakes and mountains
plot maps
reference map that shows property lines and land ownership
locator map
reference map that shows specific place in the text. They are illustrations
choropleth maps
thematic map that uses colors and patterns to show the distribution and location of data.
isoline maps
thematic maps that show lines to create areas or equal values (weather maps)
cartograms
a thematic map where the size of places are bigger/smaller according to a statistic
remote sensing
collecting information about the earth through satellites
Geographic Information System (GIS)
computer system that collects, analyzes, and displays geographic data
Global Positioning System (GPS)
satellites that are used to determine the location of something on Earth
What is the use of geospatial technology?
to allow everyone to view geographic data in a way that is applicable to their use.
Other that field data, how do geographers collect data
media reports, travel narratives, government documents and personal interviews
Landscape analysis
studying and describing landscapes
census
demographic data
supply chain
network of people who work together to sell things
time space compression
limits the effect of distance decay due to the use of technology. Makes it faster to go from one place to another
spatial distribution
density, concentration, and pattern of an area
place
specific point on Earth’s surface with unique characteristics
site
physical location of a place independent from other places
situation
location of a place in relation to other places
concentration
spread of objects in an area
pattern
arrangement of objects in an area
spatial association
how objects in an area are arranged and connected
what is environmental possibilism
the idea that the environment pts limits on society, but people have the ability to overcome those limits
What is environmental determinism
The environment sets the possibilities for humans and society
cultural ecology
human-environment interaction
scale
distance on a map vs real life
scale of analysis
how the information is given to you
global scale
whole world
national scale
countries’ boarders
regional scale
by continent or major world region
local scale
shows data at a subnational level
topynoyms
the name of something
region
area defined by distinct traits
regionalization
process of categorizing and dividing spaces into smaller units
Formal region
type of region with shared characteristics; have set boundaries and are not up for debate
functional region
an area set around a center point
perceptual region
no perfect boundary, it only exists because of people’s belief/ feelings (usually includes directions)
5 Themes of geography
movement, regions, human environment interaction, location and place. (MR. HeLP)
movement
exchanging ideas and goods
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transitional boundaries
separates nations/ divides political areas
contested boundaries
poorly defined boundaries between ethnic and racial groups
overlapping boundaries
one area belongs to multiple regions.
catrography
science of map making
lattitude
distance north or south ofthe equator
longitude
distance east or west of the prime meridian
mercator map
positive: correct direction and shape
negative: size is distorted
Gall- Peters map
positive: size of land is accurate
negative: shape is distorted
Conic map
positive: size and shape are pretty accurate
negative: longitude lines only meet at one poll
Robinson Map
positive; no glaring distortion
negative: everything is slightly distorted
geospatial data
data related to a specific place on Earth
What makes a place?
combination of human and physical characteristics.
spatial pattern
placement/ arrangement of objects on Earth’s surface
cultural landscape
activities humans imposed on the landscape
crude population density
number of people per unit of area
