Geography Terms Flashcards

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longitude

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Distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees

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map

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A two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth's surface or a portion of it.

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mental map

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An internal representation of a portion of Earth's surface based on what an individual knows about a place, containing personal impressions of what is in a place and where places are located.

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Physical Geography

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One of the two major divisions of systematic geography; the spatial analysis of the structure, processes, and location of Earth's natural phenomena such as climate, soil, plants, animals, and topography.

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place

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A specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular character.

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possibilism

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The theory that the physical environment may set limits on human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to the physical environment and choose a course of action from many alternatives.

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Prime Meridian

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The meridian, designated at 0° longitude, which passes through the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, England.

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processes

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Actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes.

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projection

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The system used to transfer locations from Earth's surface to a flat map.

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proximity

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Nearness, closeness