APHG Unit 1 - Thinking Geographically

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Data Aggregation

Back

The process of collecting and organizing large amounts of information

Front

Spatial Patterns (Give examples for 4 types)

Back

Linear, Clustered, Dispersed, Random

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Time-Distance Decay

Back

As the distance between two places increases, the interaction between those two places decreases.

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Symbols

Back

Anything that carries a particular meaning recognized by people who share a culture.

Front

Legend

Back

A narrative handed down from the past, containing historical elements and usually supernatural elements.

Front

Map Scale

Back

The relationship between a distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground.

Front

Elevation

Back

Height above sea level.

Front

Latitude

Back

Distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees.

Front

Longitude

Back

The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.

Front

Reference Map (Give 2 examples)

Back

Political, Road.