a method of taking a 3D object and putting in on a 2D plane

maps that emphasizes the location of places (without data attached)

describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms or non-traditional measurements of distance (one hour north of)

arrangement of a phenomenon across the Earth's surface

the flow of goods, people, or information among places, in response to localized supply and demand

map that shows elevation, mountains, rivers, etc.

map that shows countries, cities, and capital countries.

map that uses continuous lines that join areas of the same value

map that uses shading to indicate the strength of a variable

type of map that uses sizes of shapes or symbols to show how serious a theme is in the area

map that shows how much of something by how big the actual area is

type of map were each dot on the map represents a certain number of something

a map that displays not only locations but maps a topic or theme of information with the location

detailed observations that provide insight into a group of people in a specific area

software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically

a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet

subjective information that is opinion based, is usually descriptive, and often expressed as text

objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers

the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites

relating to data that is specific to one location

describing where something is using the exact site on an objective coordinate system

the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases

a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance

describing the position of a place as compared to (or relative to!) another landmark

the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication

the belief that a physical environment is THE reason that some societies are strong while others are weaker

the belief that a physical environment plays a role in the development of a society, but is NOT the ONLY factor at work

the goal of the human race reaching equilibrium with the environment; meeting the needs of the present without while also leaving resources for future generations

the relationship between the distance on the ground and the corresponding distance on a specific map - also a concept describing how "zoomed in" you are while studying a geographic trait

how zoomed in or out you are when looking at geographic data

a region that is based quantitative data data (that can be documented or measured) - all government areas are this because they share a government

a region based around a node or focal point - terrestrial radio broadcasts are an example of this

a place larger than a point and smaller than a planet that is grouped together because of a measurable or perceived common feature

an area that shares a common qualitative characteristic, it's only a region because people believe it's a region

the number of things divided by the measurement of area

the social heritage of a group or their way of life - major components are language, religion, ethnicity, food, and gender roles

the title of our textbook and more importantly, the visible changes that humans make to the environment including buildings, crops, and signs

a feature or idea that is spread from its originating place, outward - the 3 types are contagious, hierarchical, and stimulus diffusion

worldwide integration and development which results in the expansion of international cultural, economic, and political activities

a source of culture (where a culture began)

a place name

unequal distribution of people, resources, and wealth within a region

the most important model in geography - (population1 x population2)/distance squared - the interconnectedness of 2 places depends on their distance and population

the basic facilities and installations that help a government or community run, including roads, schools, phone lines, sewage treatment plants and power generation