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29 Cards in this Set
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Functional Region |
Region defined by the particular set of activities or interaction that occur within it |
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Generalized maps |
Help us see general trends |
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Geocaching |
A hunt for a cache, the GPS coordinates which are placed on the internet by other geocrachers |
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Geographic concept |
Ways of seeing the world spatially that are used by geographers in answering research questions |
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Global Positioning System(GPS) |
A satellite-based system for determining the absolute location of places or geographic features |
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Geographic information systems(GIS) |
Collection of computer hardware and software that permits spatial data to be collected,recorded,stored,retrieved,manipulated,analyzed,and displayed to the user |
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Geographic information systems(GIS) |
Collection of computer hardware and software that permits spatial data to be collected,recorded,stored,retrieved,manipulated,analyzed,and displayed to the user |
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Global positioning system(GPS) |
A satellite-based system for determining the absolute location of places or geographic features |
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Hierarchical diffusion |
Form of diffusion in which and idea or innovation spreads by passing first among the most connected places or peoples |
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Human geography |
One of the two major divisions of geography;the spatial analysis of human population,its cultures,activities, and landscapes |
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Human-environment |
Reciprocal relationship between human and environment |
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Landscape analysis |
Overall appearance or an area |
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Location |
Geographical situation of people and things |
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Location theory |
A logical attempt to explain the locational pattern of an economic activity, and the manner in which it’s producing areas are interested |
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Location theory |
A logical attempt to explain the locational pattern of an economic activity, and the manner in which it’s producing areas are interested |
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Mental map |
Image or picture of the way space is organize as determined by and individual’s perception,impression,and knowledge of that space |
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Pattern |
The design of the spatial distribution (scattered or concentrated) |
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Pattern |
The design of the spatial distribution (scattered or concentrated) |
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Perceptual region |
Region that only exists as a conceptualization or an idea and not as a physically demarcated entity |
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Map distortion |
Three of these common types of map projections are cylindrical,comic,and azimuthal |
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Map distortion |
Three of these common types of map projections are cylindrical,comic,and azimuthal |
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Media reports |
Print media(Newspapers,Magazines)internet |
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National Scale |
An area that represents a nation or country |
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National Scale |
An area that represents a nation or country |
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Online Mapping |
Compilation and publication of web sites that provide exhaustive graphical and text information in the form of maps and databases. Used for GPS, travel planning, and tracking weather |
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National Scale |
An area that represents a nation or country |
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Online Mapping |
Compilation and publication of web sites that provide exhaustive graphical and text information in the form of maps and databases. Used for GPS, travel planning, and tracking weather |
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Online visualization |
Describes any effort to help people understand the significance of data by placing it in a visual context |
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Personal interviews |
Technique for gathering information through face-to-face contact with individuals |
