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22 Cards in this Set
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Functional region |
Region defined by the particular set of activities or interaction that occur with and it |
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Generalized Maps |
Help Us see general trends |
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Geocaching |
A hunt for cache |
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Geographic concept |
Ways of seeing the world spatially That are used by geographers |
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Geographic information systems |
Collection of computer hardware and software that permit spatial data to be collected |
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Global positioning system |
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 an idea or innovation spread by passing first among the most connected places or people’s |
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Human geography |
One of the two major divisions of geography the spatial analyst of human population |
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Human environment |
Reciprocal Relationship between human and environment |
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Landscape analysis |
Overall appearance of an area |
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Location |
Geographical situation of things and people |
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Location theory |
A logical attempt to explain the locational pattern of an economic activity |
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Mental map |
Image or picture of the way spaces organize as determined by the individuals perception |
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Movement |
The mobility of people goods and ideas across the surface of the planet |
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Pattern |
The design of spatial distribution |
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Perceptual region |
Region that only exist as a conceptualization or idea and not as a physical demarcated entity |
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Map distortion |
Three of these common types of maps projection or cylindrical Konick 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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Online mapping |
Compilation and publication of websites that provide exhaustive a graphical and text information in the form of Maps and data bases |
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OnLine visualization |
Describes any effort to help people understand the significance of data by placing it in visual contacts |
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Personal interviews |
Technique for gathering information through face-to-face contact with individuals |
