Test 1 Flashcards
(34 cards)
Geography
The science that tries to understannd how the earth works and how humans change it
Map
A drawing of an area that shows selected natural and human-made features, usually on a flat surface.
Cartography
The study and practice of making maps.
Map Projections
Different methods of representing Earth’s curved surface on a flat map
Latitude
Lines going across a map from EAST to WEST
Longitude
Lines going down a map from NORTH to SOUTH
Scale
The ratio between distances on a map and actual distances on Earth.
Large-scale Map
A map that shows a small area with a high level of detail (e.g., city maps).
Small-scale Map
A map that shows a large area with less detail (e.g., world maps).
Grid systems
A network of latitude and longitude lines on a globe used to determine precise locations on Earth’s surface.
Contour Lines
Lines on a map that connect places with the same height above sea level, showing the shape of the land.
Absolute Location
Exact coordinates using a grid system like Latitude/ Longitude. Great for sharing over Google Maps or creating a map. Not ideal for explaining to a human.
Relative Location
Describes a place’s position using well-known locations like cities, provinces, or natural features, often with a directional reference (N, S, E, W).
Regions
Areas grouped based on common characteristics, such as climate, culture, or geography.
Topographic Map
A map that shows natural and human-made features, including land height with contour lines.
Thematic Map
A map focused on a specific topic, such as population, climate, or land use.
General Purpose Map
A map that provides a variety of information, such as roads, cities, and landforms, for general use.
Patterns
The arrangement or distribution of features on Earth’s surface. Patterns are best shown in maps and occur over space.
Trends
The changes in value of features over time. Trends are best shown in graphs (line & bar) and occur over time.
Interrelationships
A connection or relationship between two or more patterns or trends.
Geographic Perspective
A way of looking at the world by considering spatial patterns, relationships, and connections.
(What’s where?)
(What’s where?)
(Why there? Why
care?)
SOCIAL
ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
POLITICAL
Spatial Significance
The importance of a particular location. This involves knowing where a place is, its natural and human features and how the location impacts people and the planet.
Bias
The action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way
Stakeholders
People or groups affected by or interested in a geographic issue, such as governments, businesses, and communities.
