Unit 1: Thinking Geographically

places where a subject of study is observed in its natural location or context

the arrangement of objects on Earth’s surface in relationship to one another

the correlation between series of natural, physical, and environmental, and human related events and changes to Earth’s surface

The exact measurement of something on the mathematical grid of the Earth

geospatial data collected through the quantification of a population

an area in which the occurrence of distinct characteristics are the most intense; directs the movements of non-central parts

the human imprint on the natural landscape, modified to reflect people’s cultural beliefs

the diminishing importance and eventual disappearance of something the more is distances itself from its origin

the result of attempting to represent a three dimensional object (inaccurate differences of the size of countries on the map)

the arrangement of something along Earth’s surface

the belief that physical factors such as landforms and climate (the environment) influence humans

an area where everyone shares one or more distinctive characteristics (everything is same)

an area organized around a core or focal point

a computer system that stores, organizes, analyzes, and displays multiple layers of geographical data

an area that people believe exists as a part of their cultural identity (doesn’t have distinct borders)

An area comprised of non-central, yet interdependent, parts; Its distinct characteristics lessen in intensity as you move away from the core towards a region's margin

a specific point on Earth distinguished by particulars characteristics

the viewpoint that emphasizes the diverse manners in which human cultures respond to the natural environment (the built environment and human influence the environment, not the other way around)

information that is collected through surveys, descriptions, and visual observations. (no numbers)

information that can be measured and recorded with numbers

maps that are made for people seeking general information about a place, such as political or physical maps

a area defined on the basis of one or more characteristics or activity, viewed differently from other areas

the explanation of where something is based on other things around it (relative to other objects)

the acquisition of data about Earth’s from a satellite

the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole

the idea of meeting the needs of the present without impacting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

maps showing spatial aspects of information, such as a choropleth or topographic map

the reduction in the time it takes to diffuse something to places as a result of improved communication and transport systems

names designed to portions of Earth’s surface

representing changes in the use of space as one crosses from one side to the other implying that some rules, expectations, and/or behaviors also change