The branch of geography that studies all things human and human made.

The branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.

Typically a 2-D representation of our Earth in which you can see where people, places, and things are located

A theme in geography that allows us to describe the physical and human characteristics of a location.

a place where a particular event or activity is occurring or has occurred.

dentifying WHERE a place is located. Location can be Absolute, relative, and mathematical

Identifying a place’s location using other places (SVH is behind Public, across from Brusters, etc)

the location and surroundings of a place.

an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.

A region delineated on the basis of one or more identifiable trait which sets it apart from other regions - for example, a region defined by language or dialect. Compare functional region; perceptual region.

A functional region or Nodal region,region that has a defined core that retains a specific characteristic that diminishes outwards. To be considered a Functional region, at least one form of spatial interaction must occur between the center and all other

the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.

the science or practice of drawing maps.

A thematic map is a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.

Map scale refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground

A method for representing part of the surface of the earth or a celestial sphere on a plane surface.

Is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location.

The combination of the physical features and human features on a landscape.

The map-like image every one carries in their head.

All the features of a peoples way of life

A way for geographers to identify and explain patterns of human activities and physical activities across Earth.

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).

The process by which information and ideas spread across Earth.

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Geography Voc.

Term	Definition
Human Geography	The branch of geography that studies all things human and human made.
Physical Geography	The branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
Maps	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	a place where a particular event or activity is occurring or has occurred.
location	dentifying WHERE a place is located. Location can be Absolute, relative, and mathematical
situation	Identifying a place’s location using other places (SVH is behind Public, across from Brusters, etc)
Situation	the location and surroundings of a place.
Region	an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.
Formal Region	A region delineated on the basis of one or more identifiable trait which sets it apart from other regions - for example, a region defined by language or dialect. Compare functional region; perceptual region.
Functional region	A functional region or Nodal region,region that has a defined core that retains a specific characteristic that diminishes outwards. To be considered a Functional region, at least one form of spatial interaction must occur between the center and all other
Vernacular Region	the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
Space	a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.
connections	a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
Cartography	the science or practice of drawing maps.
thematic map	A thematic map is a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.
Map Scale	Map scale refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground
Map Projection	A method for representing part of the surface of the earth or a celestial sphere on a plane surface.
GPS	Is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location.
GIS
Remote Sensing
Meridians
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).
Spatial Diffusion	The process by which information and ideas spread across Earth.

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