Unit 1 -3 Rapid

Question 1

Space

Answer 1

Geometric surface of Earth

Question 2

Spacial association

Answer 2

Connectedness/relationship btw variable over space

Question 3

Toponym

Answer 3

Place name (can describe anything abt a place)

Question 4

Sense Of Place

Answer 4

Feelings associated with distinctive characteristics associated with a place

Question 5

Situation

Answer 5

Place’s interrelatedness with other surrounding factors

Question 6

Density

Answer 6

Number of things in a specified area

Question 7

Distribution

Answer 7

How spread out things are

Question 8

Flow

Answer 8

Movement/interaction btw places

Question 9

Small scale

Answer 9

Zoomed in

Question 10

Large scale

Answer 10

Zoomed out

Question 11

Scale of Analysis

Answer 11

Observation of data within context (boundaries matter)

Question 12

Absolute distance

Answer 12

Can be measured in metrics (like km)

Question 13

Relative distance

Answer 13

Distance between a place in relation to another place

Question 14

Distance Decay

Answer 14

Farther places are = less connected they will be

Question 15

Time-space compression

Answer 15

Technology has improved connectivity btw places although their distances may be the same (ex. People in the U.S. are more connected to people’s across the globe due to modern advancements like the airplane)

Question 16

Functional (Nodel) Regions

Answer 16

Areas w/ a central place (node)

Question 17

Reference Maps

Answer 17

Show where something is in space

Question 18

Political Map

Answer 18

Man made boundaries (states)

Question 19

Physical Map

Answer 19

Natural features

Question 20

Road

Answer 20

Streets, alleys, highways

Question 21

Plat

Answer 21

Property lines and land ownership

Question 22

Locator

Answer 22

Used to show specific locations

Question 23

Thematic Maps

Answer 23

Show spatial aspect of info or phenomenon

Question 24

Chloropleth Map

Answer 24

Color variation to represent data

Question 25

Isoline Map

Answer 25

Connected lines (topographic maps)

Question 26

Dot Map

Answer 26

Distributed Dots

Question 27

Cartograms

Answer 27

Simplified “carts” to show the real world places (differentiates in sizes)

Question 28

Graduated Symbol

Answer 28

Symbols of varying size

Question 29

Mercator Projection

Answer 29

S - Directions W - Poles seem larger

Question 30

Robinson Projection

Answer 30

S- No major distortions (looks like a globe) W- size, shape, direction are distorted

Question 31

Gall- Peters Projection

Answer 31

S- Correct size of landmasses W- distorted shape near poles

Question 32

Conic projection

Answer 32

S-realistic size and sheep W- direction not constant

Question 33

GIS (geographic information system)

Answer 33

Computer system analyzing, storing, and displaying info from digital maps (hardware/software for urban planning)

Question 34

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Answer 34

Determine the exact location of something (locating boarders for mapping lines)

Question 35

Remote Sensing

Answer 35

Cameras on satellites collect digital images of Earth’s surface (infrared sensors for monitoring sensors)

Question 36

Site

Answer 36

Physical features

Question 37

CBR/CDR

Answer 37

Crude Birth rate/ death rate (per 1000 people)

Question 38

RNI

Answer 38

Rate of natural increase (CBR - CDR = RNI)

Question 39

DTM (Demographic Transition Model)

Answer 39

Population patterns based on development 1- high BR and DR 2- high BR and low DR 3- high BR and low DR (slower) 4- low BR, low DR 5- Rising BR, low DR

Question 40

Epidemiologic Transition Model

Answer 40

Death rates and causes based on development *accounts for medical help

Question 41

Malthusian Theory

Answer 41

The idea that we would run out of food to support the growing population; false

Question 42

Push Factor

Answer 42

Negative factors pushing someone away from an area

Question 43

Pull Factor

Answer 43

Positive factors attracting someone to an area

Question 44

Assimilation

Answer 44

Majority of the culture over takes one’s own

Question 45

Ethnocentrism

Answer 45

Belief that one’s culture is superior to another

Question 46

Diffusion

Answer 46

The movement of ideas, behaviors, etc. over time

Question 47

Expansion Diffusion

Answer 47

Spread of a cultural trait or idea through a population in a snowballing process. Example: The spread of Christianity from its origin in Jerusalem throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.

Question 48

Contagious Diffusion

Answer 48

Rapid, widespread diffusion of a characteristic throughout a population. The spread of a viral meme on social media platforms like Twitter or Instagram.

Question 49

Hierarchical Diffusion

Answer 49

Spread of a cultural trait or idea from persons or nodes of authority or power to other persons or places. The adoption of high-fashion trends by wealthy individuals, which then trickle down to lower socioeconomic groups.

Question 50

Stimulus Diffusion

Answer 50

Spread of an underlying principle, even though a characteristic itself apparently fails to diffuse. The diffusion of the concept of fast food globally, where the underlying principle of quick, convenient meals adapts to local tastes and preferences.

Question 51

Relocation Diffusion

Answer 51

Spread of a cultural trait through physical movement of people from one place to another. The spread of Buddhism from its origin in India to East Asia through the missionary travels of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and his followers.

Question 52

Pidgin

Answer 52

Simplified communication w/ limited grammar

Question 53

Creole

Answer 53

2 different languages mix to form one

Question 54

Lingua Franca

Answer 54

Common language used for standard communication