WorksheetsAPHug Unit 1 Vocab
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
reference map
the scientific method of transferring locations on Earth's surface to a flat map
a type of map that shows where something is in space
refers to the relationship of a feature's size on a map compared to its actual size on Earth
a type of map that portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter or data set in a geographic area
map projection
the scientific method of transferring locations on Earth's (round) surface to a flat map
a type of map that shows where something is in space
refers to the relationship of a feature's size on a map compared to its actual size on Earth
a type of map that portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter or data set in a geographic area
map scale
the scientific method of transferring locations on Earth's (round) surface to a flat map
a type of map that shows where something is in space
refers to the relationship of a feature's size on a map compared to its actual size on Earth
a type of map that portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter or data set in a geographic area
thematic map
the scientific method of transferring locations on Earth's (round) surface to a flat map
a type of map that shows where something is in space
refers to the relationship of a feature's size on a map compared to its actual size on Earth
a type of map that portrays the geographic patterns of a particular subject matter or data set in a geographic area
clustering
the exact location on Earth, often given in terms of latitude and longitude
when objects in an area are close together
the location of a place in relation to other places
the spacing of objects within an area
relative location
the exact location on Earth, often given in terms of latitude and longitude
when objects in an area are close together
the location of a place in relation to other places
the spacing of objects within an area
absolute location
the exact location on Earth, often given in terms of latitude and longitude
when objects in an area are close together
the location of a place in relation to other places
the spacing of objects within an area
dispersal
the exact location on Earth, often given in terms of latitude and longitude
when objects in an area are close together
the location of a place in relation to other places
the spacing of objects within an area
geographic information system (GIS)
the altitude of a place above sea level or ground
designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present numerous types of spatial and/or geographical data
a system that uses data from satellites to pin-point a location on earth
the usage of sensors to acquire information about a location without being there on-site
elevation
the altitude of a place above sea level or ground
designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present numerous types of spatial and/or geographical data
a system that uses data from satellites to pin-point a location on earth
the usage of sensors to acquire information about a location without being there on-site
remote sensing
the altitude of a place above sea level or ground
designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present numerous types of spatial and/or geographical data
a system that uses data from satellites to pin-point a location on earth
the usage of sensors to acquire information about a location without being there on-site
GPS
the altitude of a place above sea level or ground
designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present numerous types of spatial and/or geographical data
a system that uses data from satellites to pin-point a location on earth
the usage of sensors to acquire information about a location without being there on-site
census
data that relies on numbers and mathematical models
compilation and publication of web sites that provide graphical and text information in the form of maps/visuals
Data associated with more humanistic approach to geography, often collected through interviews, empirical observations, or other field work
a periodic and official count of a country's population
quantitative data
data that relies on numbers and mathematical models
compilation and publication of web sites that provide graphical and text information in the form of maps/visuals
Data associated with more humanistic approach to geography, often collected through interviews, empirical observations, or other field work
a periodic and official count of a country's population
qualitative data
data that relies on numbers and mathematical models
compilation and publication of web sites that provide graphical and text information in the form of maps/visuals
Data associated with more humanistic approach to geography, often collected through interviews, empirical observations, or other field work
a periodic and official count of a country's population
online mapping and visualization
data that relies on numbers and mathematical models
compilation and publication of web sites that provide graphical and text information in the form of maps/visuals
Data associated with more humanistic approach to geography, often collected through interviews, empirical observations, or other field work
a periodic and official count of a country's population
place
primarily refers to the size or extent of a geographic area
shows the movement of people, objects, ideas, etc. between places
refers to the characteristics or qualities of a geographic area
the geometric or regular arrangement of something within an area
space
primarily refers to the size or extent of a geographic area
shows the movement of people, objects, ideas, etc. between places
refers to the characteristics or qualities of a geographic area
the geometric or regular arrangement of something within an area
pattern
primarily refers to the size or extent of a geographic area
shows the movement of people, objects, ideas, etc. between places
refers to the characteristics or qualities of a geographic area
the geometric or regular arrangement of something within an area
flows
primarily refers to the size or extent of a geographic area
shows the movement of people, objects, ideas, etc. between places
refers to the characteristics or qualities of a geographic area
the geometric or regular arrangement of something within an area
sustainability
the use of Earth's resources in ways that ensure their availability in the future
something found within the natural environment that is accessible and economically valuable to humans
examines the economic and cultural activities (e.g., agricultural, residential, industrial, mining, and recreational uses) that are practiced at a given place
the relative size of the map or lens we choose to use to observe geographical phenomena
natural resource
the use of Earth's resources in ways that ensure their availability in the future
something found within the natural environment that is accessible and economically valuable to humans
examines the economic and cultural activities (e.g., agricultural, residential, industrial, mining, and recreational uses) that are practiced at a given place
the relative size of the map or lens we choose to use to observe geographical phenomena
land-use
the use of Earth's resources in ways that ensure their availability in the future
something found within the natural environment that is accessible and economically valuable to humans
examines the economic and cultural activities (e.g., agricultural, residential, industrial, mining, and recreational uses) that are practiced at a given place
the relative size of the map or lens we choose to use to observe geographical phenomena
scale of analysis
the use of Earth's resources in ways that ensure their availability in the future
something found within the natural environment that is accessible and economically valuable to humans
examines the economic and cultural activities (e.g., agricultural, residential, industrial, mining, and recreational uses) that are practiced at a given place
the relative size of the map or lens we choose to use to observe geographical phenomena
environmental determinism
geographic theory that states that human behaviors are a direct result of the surrounding environment
geographic theory that the physical environment may set limits on human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to the physical environment and choose a course of action from many alternatives
states that the interaction between two locales declines as the distance between them increases
The reduction in the time it takes something to reach a distant place, as a result of improved communications and transportation system
possibilism
geographic theory that states that human behaviors are a direct result of the surrounding environment
geographic theory that the physical environment may set limits on human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to the physical environment and choose a course of action from many alternatives
states that the interaction between two locales declines as the distance between them increases
The reduction in the time it takes something to reach a distant place, as a result of improved communications and transportation system
distance decay
geographic theory that states that human behaviors are a direct result of the surrounding environment
geographic theory that the physical environment may set limits on human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to the physical environment and choose a course of action from many alternatives
states that the interaction between two locales declines as the distance between them increases
The reduction in the time it takes something to reach a distant place, as a result of improved communications and transportation system
time-space compression
geographic theory that states that human behaviors are a direct result of the surrounding environment
geographic theory that the physical environment may set limits on human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to the physical environment and choose a course of action from many alternatives
states that the interaction between two locales declines as the distance between them increases
The reduction in the time it takes something to reach a distant place, as a result of improved communications and transportation system
functional region
an area defined by one predominant or universal characteristic throughout its entire area
an area centered on a node, focal point, or central hub surrounded by interconnecting linkages
an area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity
refers specifically to the geographic extent or size of an area
formal region
an area defined by one predominant or universal characteristic throughout its entire area
an area centered on a node, focal point, or central hub surrounded by interconnecting linkages
an area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity
refers specifically to the geographic extent or size of an area
perceptual/vernacular region
an area defined by one predominant or universal characteristic throughout its entire area
an area centered on a node, focal point, or central hub surrounded by interconnecting linkages
an area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity
refers specifically to the geographic extent or size of an area
