Why Is Geography A Science? Key Terms Flashcards
Place
a specific point on Earth, distinguished by a particular characteristic
Region
an area of Earth defined by one or more distinctive characteristics
Space
the physical gap or interval between two objects
Scale
generally, the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole
Connection
the relationship among people & objects across the barrier of space
Map
a two dimensional, or flat , representation of Earths surface or a portion of it
Cartography
the science of making maps
Global Positioning System
GPS
a system that determines the precise position of something on Earth through a series of satellites, tracking stations, & receivers
Mashup
a map that overlays data from one source on top of a map provided by a mapping service
Geotagging
identification and storage of a piece of information by its latitude and longitude
Volunteered Geographic Information
VGI
creation and dissemination of geographic data contributed voluntarily and for free by individuals
Geographic Information Science
GIScience
the development and analysis of Earth acquired through satellite & other electronic information technologies
Geographic Information System
GIS
a computer system that stores organizes, analyzes and displays geographic data
Remote Sensing
the acquisition of data about Earths surface from a satellite orbiting the planet or from other long-distance methods
Citizen Science
scientific research by amateur scientists
