unit 1 Flashcards
reference maps
shows boundaries, toponym(a name given to a place or location), and geographic features
topographic map
a map that uses contour lines to display the terrain and elevation changes in an area
thematic maps
a map that displays spatial patterns of places and uses quantitative data to display specific topics
Spatial analysis
analyzing patterns and relationships within an area or geographic data (ex.: distribution of natural resources, or the movement of people and goods)
Absolute direction
the exact direction a person is heading
Relative direction
directions based on peoples surroundings and perception
Absolute distance
the exact distance between two places
Relative distance
the approximate measurement between two objects
Remote sensing
a process of collecting information about the earth’s surface from satellites orbiting the earth
GIS (geographic information system)
a computer system that can collect, analyze, and display geographic data; creates layered maps
GPS(global positioning system)
a network of satellites that are used to determine the location of something on the Earth’s surface
Field observations
people visit real life places and record first hand observations
Landscape/ Photo analysis
shows an area changes/ what has happened to it
Qualitative data
information in word form and is up for interpretation, debates, and discussion; collected through interviews and observations
Quantitative data
number form; concrete information; collected through a census( population of an area( involves the collection of information such as age, gender, race, occupation, and housing)
Small scape map
map that shows a large portion of the Earth’s surface but has less details in the data it is displaying
Large scale map
a map that shows less of the earth’s surface but has more detail in the data it is displaying