APHG Unit 1

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Made to reflect a particular theme about a geographic area (e.g., geographic, topographic, political, etc)

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Thematic Maps

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Exact measurement of the physical space between two places.

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Absolute Distance

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Grouped, nucleated, clumped, concentrated.

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Clustered

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Distributed, scattered, spread out.

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Dispersed

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Collection of computer hardware and software permitting spatial data to be collected, recorded, stored, retrieved, used, and displayed.

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GIS

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Method of collecting data or information through the use of instruments (e.g. satellites) that are physically distant from the area or object of study.

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Remote sensing

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Actions that provide immediate benefits while also preserving resources for future use.

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Sustainability

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The physical environment may limit some human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to their environment.

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Possibilism

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Census and survey data provide information on changes in areas we live.

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Quantitative Data

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Resources include food crops and trees which can be replanted after harvesting.

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Renewable Resources