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Geography Definition
Definitions
Term | Definition |
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Geography | The study of physical features of the Earth as well as the atmosphere and of human interaction |
Map | A flat representation of a part of Earth |
Cartographer | Map makers |
Atlas | A book of maps |
Globe | A model of the Earth with the least distortion |
Aerial Photography | Photographs taken from the sky and used to take measurements or make maps |
Satellite Photography | Photographs like aerial photographs but taken from space |
Information Graphics | Visual symbols of data |
GIS | Geography Information System; used to store, manage, and analyze data |
Physical Map | Shows the features of an area , such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. Usually uses color. |
Road Map | Shows major highways, airports, cities, railroad tracks, and local points of interest |
Political Map | Shows countries, borders, or major cities |
Climate Map | Shows the average weather of a region |
Topography Map | Includes contour lines to show the elevation or height of an area |
Resource Map | The distribution of various resources (minerals, lumber, agriculture) |