Vocabulary Unit 1 Thinking Geographically

Question 1

Reference Map

Answer 1

Map that shows reference information for a particular place

Question 2

Thematic Map

Answer 2

Map that displays one or more variables such as population

Question 3

Absolute Distance

Answer 3

Distance that can be measured with a standard unit of length

Question 4

Absolute Direction

Answer 4

Compass direction reading such as north or south

Question 5

Relative Distance

Answer 5

Distance between two places based on known places

Question 6

Relative Direction

Answer 6

Directions based on peoples surroundings and perception

Question 7

Clustering

Answer 7

When objects in an area are close together

Question 8

Elevation

Answer 8

The altitude of a place above sea level or ground

Question 9

Dispersal

Answer 9

The spacing of people within geographic population boundaries

Question 10

Map projection

Answer 10

A way of showing the surface of a 3D sphere on a flat surface

Question 11

Absolute Location

Answer 11

Exact location of a place on the Earth described by global coordinations

Question 12

Relative Location

Answer 12

Describes a place in relation to other places around it