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14 Cards in this Set
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Absolute location
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exact position of a place on the earth's surface.
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Distortion
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alteration of the original shape of a 3D object afterr being transfered to 2D
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Map projection
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A project of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude
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Relative location
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the location of a place in relation to another place.
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Climate
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usual, predictable patterns of weather in an area over a long period of time.
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Landform
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individual features of the land
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Physical features
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Include landforms, bodies of water, climate, natural vegetation and soil.
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Population Density
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The size of the population within a particular unit.
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Region
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area that shares common characteristics
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Thematic Map
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a type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area.
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Vegetation
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is a general term for the plant life of a region; it refers to the ground cover provided by plants.
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Metropolitan area
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a region consisting of a populous urban core with a high density of employment plus surrounding territory that is socio-economically linked to the urban core by commuting. A metropolitan area is also sometimes known as a commuter belt or a labor market area.
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Rural Fringe
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The transition zone between the city and its suburbs and the countryside. Certain types of land use are characteristics of this.
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Suburb
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smaller community that surrounds a city.
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