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HGAP Unit 1

TermDefinition
Absolute distance The exact measurement between two places
Relative distance The approximate measurement between two places
Absolute location An exact location that will never change
Relative location Location that is based on a point of reference
Space The area between two objects
Distribution The arrangement of different objects or features in a place
Clustered Objects that are located in close proximity to one another
Density The amount of objects, things, or living beings in a space
Dispersed Objects that have space between them and are relatively far apart
Which of the following is not a reference map? Cartogram map
Which of the following is not a thematic map? Map displaying time zone
Reference Maps Maps that illustrate data, patterns, and themes
Thematic maps Maps that illustrate data, patterns, and themes
Choropleth Map A thematic map that uses different shades of colors to display spatial data
Cartogram Map A thematic map where the data, or variable, is displayed by altering the geographic size of the area
Graduated Symbol Map A thematic map that shows the amount of data at a specific location with a picture or shape
Dot Density Map A thematic map that uses points to show the exact location of data
Identify the map projection Mercator
Identify the map projection Goode Homolosine
Identify the map projection Robinson
Identify the map projection Gall-Peters
Which of the following areas of a map projection does distortion impact? All of the above
Which of the following is not an example of movement? (Five Themes Of Geography) Two people walk between two towns
A geographic area with common characteristics and patterns is known as a ________ in geography Region
Formal (Uniform) Region A geographic area with common attributes, traditionally defined by economic, social, political, or environmental characteristics
Functional (Nodal) Region A geographic area organized around a node, center point, often based around economic activities, travel, or communication
Which of the following is not an example of a region? A geographic area that has no similar characteristics or patterns
Perceptual (Vernacular) Region A geographic area that has no perfect definition, it only exists because of people's beliefs, feelings, and attitudes of the region
Which of the following is not an example of human characteristics of a place? Landmarks
Quantitative Data Data that is objective and is in number form
Remote Sensing The process of collecting information on the Earth's surface without being present in that geographic area
Geographic Information System A software that stores, captures, manages, displays, and analyzes different geographic and spatial data
The effect of distance on cultural or spatial interactions (Larger the distance the less interaction) Distance decay
The reduction of time it takes for something or someone to get from one place to another Time-space compression
A specific point on the Earth's surface that has one or more unique characteristics Place
Pattern The arrangement of objects in an area
Concentration The spread of objects in an area
Spatial association The relationships between different objects in an area
A strong feeling or perception people have of a place Sense of place
Situation Location of a place in relation to its surrounding or neighboring area
Global Positioning System Global navigation satellite system that provides information to a GPS receiver
Site Physical characteristics and attributes of a specific location or place
A place that does not invoke any strong response from individuals due to a lack of unique characteristics Placelessness
Qualitative Data Non-numerical data that describes qualities, characteristics, opinions, or ideas of a place, or event
Which of the following is not a physical characteristic of a place? Amount of people
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