Vocab 5 Flashcards
Possibilism
The theory that enviromental conditions may limit some human actions but people have the ability to adjust to their enviroment.
Projection
the process of putting a 3d curved surface on a flat 2D map
Reference map
used to refer about general information
Relative location
where somehting is in relation to something else
Relative distance
how far something is, measurement in time e.g mill creek is 35 mins away.
Relative direction
Giving directions using landmarks.
Region
An area with one or more unique characteristics.
Relocation Diffusion
When people move from a place to another place and bring their ideas and innovations with them.
Remote sensing
use of air craft and satelites to observe and measusre the earth’s surface.
Scale
The ratio of distance on a map vs reality.
