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Geography Voc. Zenas
Geography Voc.
Term | Definition |
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Human Geography | The branch of geography that studies all things human and human made |
Physical geography | The branch of geography that studies all of Earth’s physical features and processes |
Map | Typically a 2-D representation of our Earth in which you can see where people, places, and things are located |
Place | A theme in geography that allows us to describe the physical and human characteristics of a location |
Site | When describing a place you use Site. Site is what you see on the landscape |
Location | Identifying WHERE a place is located. Location can be Absolute, relative, and mathematical |
Situation | Identifying a place’s location using other places (SVH is behind Publix, across from Brusters, etc) |
Region | An AREA with one or more common features that makes it different from surrounding areas |
Formal Region | |
Functional Region | |
Vernacular Region | |
Space | |
Connection | |
Cartography | The study of maps and map making |
thematic map | A Special Purpose map that displays information around a theme (phenomenon) |
map scale | The tool on a map that allows you to measure real distance |
map projection | The process by which we display the round Earth on a flat surface |
gps | |
GIS | |
remote sensing | |
meridian | |
parallels | |
coordinate system | |
equator | |
prime meridian | |
cultural landscape | The combination of the physical features and human features on a landscape |
mental map | The map-like image every one carries in their head |
culture | All the features of a peoples way of life |
spatial perspective | A way for geographers to identify and explain patterns of human activities and physical activities across Earth |
spatial association | The perspective geographers use to explain relationships among different phenomenon across Earth (ex= high rates of cancer deaths in the South is associated with poor education and lack of access to health care) |