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11 Cards in this Set
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science of map making
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catography
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refers to the relationship of a features size on a map to its actual size on earth
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scale
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scientific method of transferring locations on Earth's surface to a flat map
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projection
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a computer system that can capture, store, query, analyze, and display geographic data
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GIS (geographic information system)
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a system that accurately determines the precise position of something on the Earth.
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GPS (global positioning system)
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unique location of a feature
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place
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areas of unique characteristics
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regions
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why is each point on earth unique?
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place/regions
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a region derives its unified character through
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cultural landscape
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a combination of cultural features such as language, religion, economic features.
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cultural landscape
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the body of customary beliefs, material traits, and social forms that together constitute the distinct tradition of a group of people
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culture
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