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Global Studies
Unit 1 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Absolute Location | Exact spot where something is located |
| Cartogram | Representation of a region depicting the size of an object in relation to an attribute rather than land area |
| Cartography | Art and science of making maps |
| Choropleth Map | Representation of the statistical data such as population or over specific area using color or patterns to represent types or intensity of data |
| Climate | All weather conditions for given location over a period of time |
| Compass Rose | Symbol indicating N, S, E, W |
| Culture | Learned behavior of people including languages, belief systems, social structures, institutions, and material goods |
| Cultural Landscape | human imprint on physical environment |
| Diffusion | The spread of people, ideas, technology, and products |
| Dispersion | The act or process of becoming spread or dispersed widely |
| Distortion | Representation that is twisted, mistaken, or false |
| Distribution | The way something is spread out over an area |
| Dot Map | Map that uses dots to correspond with occurrences of a particular feature or data |
| Electoral Votes | Votes cast in the electoral college of the US by representatives of each state in a presidential election |
| Elevation | Height above or below sea level |
| Equator | Imaginary line running east to west zero degrees latitude |
| GIS Geographic Information System | Any system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to position on earth's surface |
| Geography | Study of places and the relationships between people and their environments |
| Great Circle Route | The shortest course between two points on the surface of a sphere |
| Grid System | Type of city development where all streets run at right angels to each other forming a large grid - grid plan |
| GPS Global Positioning System | System of satellites and receiving devices used to determine the location of something on earth |
| Hemisphere | Half of a sphere |
| Human Environment Interaction | The interaction between humans and their environment |
| Import | To bring in goods or services from other areas for trade |
| Interdependence | People relying on each other for goods, services, and ideas |
| International Date Line | Line of Longitude at roughly 180 degrees; east of this line is one day earlier than west |
| Large Scale | A wide range activity or a big representation of an object |
| Latitude | Distance N or S of the equator; measured in degrees |
| Legend/Key | Explanation of symbols and abbreviations used on a map |
| Location | Position of a particular point on the surface of the earth |
| Longitude | Distance E or W of the prime meridian - measured in degrees |
| Map Projection | Method by which shapes on a globe are transferred to a flat surface |
| Migration | Movement, usually seasonal, of a group or people or animal from one place to another |
| Parallel | Line of latitude, dividing the earth E to W |
| Perceptual Region | An area of earth identified by history, attitude, and ideas such as the Middle East |
| Physical Characteristics | Naturally occurring geographic characteristics |
| Physical Landscape | The natural geographic features of region |
| Place | Area having unique physical and human characteristics |
| Population Density | The number of people living in a set area |
| Precipitation | All forms in which water falls to the earth |
| Prime Meridian | Imaginary line around the earth running N to S |
| Projection | Flat representation of a sphere |
| Reference Map | Map displaying selected features of the natural and human made environment |
| Relative Location | General spot where something is located |
| Region | Area on the earth with one or more common characteristics |
| Rendition | A process of representation of something |
| Resolution | Detail with which a map takes the location and shape of geographic features |
| Resource | Availability supply of materials, goods, or services. Resources can be natural or human |
| Robinson Projection | Representation of the earth where the poles are displaced as long lines instead of points |
| Scale | Relationship between distances shown on a map and actual distances |
| Site | Specific places where something is located |
| Situation | The location of a place relative to other places |
| Small Scale Map | Limited in presentation or reach; unable to show details |
| Thematic Map | Representation of data on a specific topic or a specific period |
| Vernacular Region | Native speech patterns or vocabulary of a specific place |
| Vegetation | All the plant life of a specific area |
| Winter Solstice | The solstice on or about December 21st that marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere |
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