Basics to Human Geography Chapter 1 - Geography and Misuse of Maps
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Human Geography
the study of human characteristics on the landscape
Human Characteristics
population, agriculture, urbanization, and culture
Physical Geography
examines the physical features of the Earth and tries to define how they work
Physical Geography
study wind, water, weather patterns
Separation of the Two Fields
you cannot seperate the two fields
Two Fields Inseperable
because physical processes affect human activities and human activities affect some physical processes
Misuse of Maps
can mislead a reader by intentionally deleting information
Deletion of Information
the cartographer is making a statement about the importance of the item
Deletion of Information
maps of the Soviet Union omitted info, such as military and government buildings, for political or stratigic reasons
Misleading with Color
bolder colors usually indicate in a factor or toponym on the map
Misleading with Color
lighter colors often represent weakness
Misleading with Color
German maps during WWII, showed Germany in a bold red color while showing the allied powers in a light yellow. They then distributed the maps to the German people to promote the Allies as weak.
Toponym
place name
Size on a Map
usually indicates strength
Size on a Map
the bigger the item appears, the greater its perceived strength and importance
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