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Quiz 1 Vocab
Chapter 1, section 1
Term | Definition |
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spatial thinking | thinking about the space on earth's surface |
geographic patterns | similarities among places |
Geographic Information System (GIS) | A computer system that stores, organizes, analyzes, and displays geographic data. |
absolute location | The exact position of a place on the earth's surface. |
Global Positioning System (GPS) | Satellite-based system for determining the absolute location of places or geographic features. |
relative location | The position of a place in relation to another place |
region | An area distinguished by a unique combination of trends or features. |
continent | one of the seven large landmasses on the earth |
terrace | A flat strip of ground on a hillside used for growing crops |
significant | important or meaningful |
categorize | To sort or arrange different items into classes or categories. |