The precise place where

something can be found, often

described using latitude and

longitude coordinates.

A map where the sizes of

places are distorted in order

to represent some specific

statistic.

The art and science of

mapmaking - representing

a geographic area on a flat

surface.

Maps that use various colors,

shades, or patterns to show

the location and distribution

of spatial data.

A descriptor for when there

is a high level of density and

a low level of distribution of

data.

A map projection used primarily

for regional mapping, as size and

shape are preserved but direction

is very distorted due to latitude

lines converging at only one pole.

How often or how much

something occurs within a

space.

A descriptor for when there is

a low level of density due to a

high level of distribution.

The theory that the interaction

between two places decreases

as the distance between them

increases.

Where something occurs

within a space.

A map that shows the specific

location and distribution of

something using dots. Each dot

represents a specific quantity.

A philosophy that states that

human behaviors and culture

are a direct result of the

surrounding environment.

An area defined by official

boundaries, that is created on

the basis of one or more

shared characteristics.

An area organized around a

node or focal point and

defined by an activity that

occurs across the region

A computer system that

captures, stores, analyzes, and

displays geographic data.

The spread of businesses,

products, people and ideas

around the world.

The system that determines

the precise location of

something on Earth using

satellites and receivers.

A map that uses symbols of

different sizes to indicate different

amounts of something. Larger

symbols indicate more of something

and smaller symbols indicate less.

A map that uses lines that

connect points of equal distance

to depict variations in data. The

distance between the lines

indicates a change.

The distance north or south of

the Equator (the imaginary line

that circles the globe halfway

between the north and south

poles that marks 0 degrees).

Illustrations used in books and

advertising to show specific

locations mentioned in the text.

The distance east or west of

the Prime Meridian (imaginary

line that runs from pole to pole

through Greenwich, England,

which marks 0 degrees).

The process of showing a

curved surface on a flat

surface.

The ratio between the size of

things in the real world and the

size of things on a map.

A map projection used primarily

for navigation that accurately

depicts direction and the shape of

land masses near the equator. The

size of land masses is distorted.

A map projection that depicts the size

of land masses accurately and is best

used for illustrating spatial

distribution. The shape of land masses

is distorted, especially near the poles.

A map that shows natural

features, such as mountains,

rivers, and deserts.

A map that shows property

lines and details of land

ownership.

A map that shows human-

created boundaries and

designations like countries,

states, cities, and capitals.

The theory that the

environmental conditions of a

place can limit its culture but

that culture is primarily

determined by social conditions.

Humanistic data that is not

represented as a statistic and is

collected through means such

as interviews, surveys, or

observation.

Data associated with

mathematical models and

statistical techniques.

A map designed for people to

refer to for general information

about places.

An area defined by one or

more traits, characteristics, or

features that make it different

from surrounding areas.

Distance measured using

metrics like time, effort, or cost.

The description of where

something is in relation to

something else.

The process of capturing

images of Earth’s surface from

the air, using things like

satellites or planes.

A map that shows highways,

streets, and alleys.

A map projection most commonly

used for education or display

purposes that has no glaring

distortion but area, shape, size, and

direction are all slightly distorted.

The level at which data in a

map is displayed.

The physical character of a place

(combination of physical features

like climate, water sources,

vegetation, and elevation that help

give a place a distinct character)

Where something is located

relative to its surrounding

features.

Maps that show spatial

aspects of information or a

type of phenomenon.

The reduction in the time it takes

to diffuse something to a distant

place, as the result of improved

communication and

transportation technologies.

The name given to a place on

Earth.

An area that people believe exists as

part of their cultural identity.

Boundaries vary widely because

people have a different sense of what

defines and unites this type of region.