Vocab Unit 1

Question 1

maps used to show land forms and/or places

Answer 1

reference map

Question 2

maps used to display specific types of information (theme) pertaining to an area

Answer 2

thematic map

Question 3

thematic map that shows statistical data by transforming space e.g. population

Answer 3

cartogram

Question 4

thematic map that uses shading or coloring to show statistical data e.g. population

Answer 4

choropleth map

Question 5

thematic map that uses dots to indicate a feature or occurrence e.g. population

Answer 5

dot density map

Question 6

thematic map that indicates relative magnitude of some value for a geographic region in which the symbol varies in proportion to data
e.g. population

Answer 6

graduated symbols map (proportional symbols map)

Question 7

the way things are laid out and organized on the surface of the Earth

Answer 7

Spatial pattern

Question 8

hierarchy of spaces

e. g. location of French speakers
global: in the world
regional: in North America
national: in Canada
local: in Quebec

Answer 8

Spatial scale

Question 9

all maps are distorted as a result of projecting a 3-dimensional surface onto a 2-dimensional surface in area, distance, shape, and/or direction

Answer 9

map distortion

Question 10

a way to transfer the 3-dimensional earth onto a 2-dimensional map to reduce distortion in area, distance, shape, and/or direction

Answer 10

map projection

Question 11

information that identifies the geographic location of features and boundaries on earth (natural and constructed)

Answer 11

geographic data

Question 12

technology that provides geographic data that is used for personal (navigation), business (marketing), and governmental (environmental planning) purposes

Answer 12

geospatial technologies

Question 13

• map created by a computer that can combine layers of spatial data
  
  • data is displayed and analyzed to gain insights into geographical patterns/relationships
    e. g. vulnerability of the Florida Aquifer, school boundaries, crime rates

Answer 13

GIS

Geographic Information system

Question 14

system of satellites that provide geo-spatial positioning

e.g. GPS

Answer 14

Satellite navigation systems:

Question 15

collecting data with instruments that are distant from the area of study		
    types of Remote Sensors: satellites, planes, aircraft, spacecraft, ships, buoys
    uses of Remote Sensing:
Track storm systems	
Search for natural resources
Military surveillance			
Monitor volcanoes 
Monitor deforestation/glacier melting

Answer 15

remote sensing

Question 16

images of earth collected by satellites operated by governments and businesses around the world

Answer 16

satellite imagery

Question 17

describes the precise location of a place using the Earth’s Graticule (latitude & longitude)
e.g. Palm Beach Gardens = 26°49′43″N 80°06′36″W
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Answer 17

absolute location

Question 18

describes the location of a place relative to other human and physical features
e.g. Palm Beach Gardens = north of West Palm Beach, south of Jupiter

Answer 18

relative location

Question 19

relational concept that acquires meaning and sense when related to other concepts
e.g. geographers study phenomena across space

Answer 19

space (geography)

Question 20

describes an area on the surface of the Earth with distinguishing human & physical characteristics
(place is space with meaning) e.g. Agra, India

Answer 20

place

Question 21

an arrangement of objects on earth, including the space in between those objects

Answer 21

pattern

Question 22

describes the ways humans modify or adapt to the natural world e.g. bridges, dams, houses, roads

Answer 22

human-environment interaction

Question 23

the idea that the likelihood of interaction diminishes with increasing distance

Answer 23

distance decay