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What does the term 'geo' mean in the word 'geography'?
What does the term 'geo' mean in the word 'geography'?
- Earth (correct)
- Writing
- Environment
- Location
Absolute location refers to a general description of a place's position.
Absolute location refers to a general description of a place's position.
False (B)
What are the two main types of place characteristics?
What are the two main types of place characteristics?
Physical and human
The ______ is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude.
The ______ is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude.
Which of these is NOT a type of map projection?
Which of these is NOT a type of map projection?
A large-scale map depicts a small area in detail.
A large-scale map depicts a small area in detail.
What is the difference between site and situation?
What is the difference between site and situation?
Match the following map types with their primary purpose:
Match the following map types with their primary purpose:
Which of these factors contributes to the concept of distance decay?
Which of these factors contributes to the concept of distance decay?
Globalization refers to the decreasing interconnectedness of the world.
Globalization refers to the decreasing interconnectedness of the world.
The ______ is a model that explains the distribution of settlements based on their size and function.
The ______ is a model that explains the distribution of settlements based on their size and function.
What is meant by the term 'time-space compression'?
What is meant by the term 'time-space compression'?
Which concept focuses on the interaction between humans and their environment?
Which concept focuses on the interaction between humans and their environment?
Sustainability emphasizes the use of Earth's resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations.
Sustainability emphasizes the use of Earth's resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations.
What are the four main principles of spatial interaction?
What are the four main principles of spatial interaction?
The process of ______ involves the spread of ideas, innovations, and cultural practices across space.
The process of ______ involves the spread of ideas, innovations, and cultural practices across space.
Flashcards
Geography
Geography
The study of Earth's landscapes and relationships.
Absolute Location
Absolute Location
The exact position of an object on Earth.
Relative Location
Relative Location
The position of a place in relation to other places.
Latitude
Latitude
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Longitude
Longitude
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Time Zone
Time Zone
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Reference Maps
Reference Maps
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Thematic Maps
Thematic Maps
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Distance Decay
Distance Decay
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Time-Space Compression
Time-Space Compression
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Cultural Landscape
Cultural Landscape
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Sustainability
Sustainability
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Central Place Theory
Central Place Theory
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Formal Region
Formal Region
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Connectivity
Connectivity
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Notes
- Geography: Derived from Greek words "geo" (earth) + "graphy" (writing) = "earth writing"
- Ecological Relationships: Studies the relationships between living things and their environment.
- Location: The position of an object on Earth.
- Absolute: Exact location (coordinates)
- Relative: Description of location compared to other locations.
- Place: A location on Earth distinguished by its physical and human characteristics.
- Physical: Landforms, climate, resources
- Human: Culture, population, settlements
- Meridians: Lines of longitude (North to South poles)
- Parallels: Lines of latitude (East to West)
- Equator: 0 degrees latitude
- North Pole: 90 degrees North latitude
- South Pole: 90 degrees South latitude
- Prime Meridian: 0 degrees longitude
- Time Zones:
- International Date Line (IDL): Approximately 180 degrees longitude
- Standard Time: Divides Earth into 24 time zones
- Site: A place's physical characteristics (including its absolute location)
- Situation: Relative location; surrounding features
- Scale: Large versus small scale
- Large scale: Details of smaller areas
- Small scale: Shows a large area
- Map Projections: The process of showing a curved surface (earth) on a flat surface.
- Different Projections have different inaccuracies.
- Map Projections and Distortions:
- 2D scale
- Deviations from accuracy (area, distance, direction)
- Remote Sensing: Gathering information from a distance (e.g., Satellites, aircraft)
- Spatial Concepts: How things are arranged in a particular space
- Spatial Relationships:
- Distance
- Direction
- Location
- Shape
- Map Types:
- Choropleth: Uses shades of color to represent data (e.g., density of population)
- Dot Density: Each dot represents a specific quantity
- Isoline: Connects points of equal values (e.g., elevation contour lines)
- Cartograms: Map where size of features are scaled based on data
- Flow Maps: Used to show movement of people or ideas via lines and arrows
- Thematic Maps: Maps used to display a particular subject
- Physical Maps: Emphasize the Earth's physical features
- Political Maps: Show political divisions (countries, cities, etc.)
- Regionalization: Dividing space into smaller areas for analysis
- Formal regions: Uniform characteristics (e.g., language, climate)
- Functional regions: Interaction/connections (e.g., trade routes)
- Vernacular regions: Based on perceptions or feelings about a place
- Spatial Interaction: The way places connect with other places.
- Distance decay: Interaction decreases with distance.
- Time-space compression: Reduced travel time and distance between places. (internet)
- Accessibility: How easy/difficult it is for people to get somewhere
- Connectivity: Different ways places are joined
- Human/Environmental Interdependence
- Human influence on landscapes
- Environmental constraints on Human activities
- Sustainability: Using Earth's resources responsibly, protecting the environment
- Globalization:
- Interconnectedness of the world and its effect on cultural diffusion.
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