Lesson 1 Flashcards
Chapter 1 (12 cards)
Reference maps
maps used to display important physical elements of a specific geographic area, such as countries, rivers, mountains, etc.
Thematic maps
specialized maps used to understand one particular attribute or characteristic of a specific geographic area; examples are population maps, weather maps, and maps illustrating the spread of disease
literal maps
maps that strive to display the objective truth about a specific geographic area
figurative maps
maps that use symbols to represent a narrative or point of view; they are much less concerned with physical accuracy than are literal maps
Babylonian map
made around 600 Before Common Era (BCE) that traces relationships between cities and mythical places and ideas.
T and O maps( Medieval)
T is the Mediterranean, the Nile, and the Don Rivers dividing the continents of Asia, Europe, and Africa; and the O represents the encircling ocean. Given its religious significance, Jerusalem was placed in the center of the map and, because the sun rose in the east, Paradise (representing the Garden of Eden) was considered as being in remote Asia
analytical mapping
the use of cartography techniques to uncover and learn about patterns and trends in a specific geographic area
geographic information science (GIS)
foundation for the use of computers in mapping
map scale
map scale: how the measurement of distance on a map corresponds to the distance on the ground in the real world
representative fraction (RF)
a way of describing the scale of a map by using a ratio
small-scale
a way of describing a map with a relatively small RF, where the various features of the geography appear relatively small
large-scale
a way of describing a map with a relatively large RF, where the various features of the geography appear relatively large
