Understanding Geography and Mapping Concepts

Front

What is the study of the physical, biological, and cultural features of Earth's surface called?

Back

Geography

Front

Which term describes the study of where and why human activities are located where they are?

Back

Human Geography

Front

What is the science of making maps known as?

Back

Cartography

Front

What is a book of maps called?

Back

Atlas

Front

Which term refers to an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas?

Back

Region

Front

What is an area in which everyone shares in one or more distinctive characteristics called?

Back

Formal Region

Front

How do people think about or perceive a region, such as "the Middle East"?

Back

Perceptual Region (Vernacular)

Front

What is an area organized around a node or focal point called?

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Functional Region (Nodal Region)

Front

What is the term for the position of anything on Earth's surface?

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Location

Front

What is the uniqueness of a location referred to as?

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Place