AP HUG Unit 1 Vocab

exact location of a place on earth described using global coordinates

where a place is located in relation to another place

a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it’s shown on a map

a way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface

a specific point on earth distinguished by a particular characteristic

an area on earth distinguished by a distinctive combination of cultural and physical features

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

the physical gap or interval between two objects

measures distance north or south of the equator (measured in degrees)

an imaginary circle around the middle of the earth, halfway between the North Pole & South Pole

measures distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees

0 degrees longitude (west/east)

the line of longitude that marks where each new day begins, centered on the 180th meridian

the latitude and longitude address of a place on a map

90 degrees north

90 degrees south

of, relating to, or involving the entire world

of, relating to, or characteristic of a region

of or belonging to the people of a single country

relating to or occurring in a particular area, city, or town; located or living nearby

describes the effects of distance on interaction

• greater the distance, the less interaction

the increase in time and cost that usually comes with increasing distance

the reduction in the time it takes for something to reach another place

mass/volume

the spread of something over a given area

the geometric arrangement of objects in space, repeating

an area where everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics

an area organized around a node or focal point

the beginning end end pints for transportation between geographical areas

an area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity

a way of representing the curved surface of the earth on a flat map

ex: Mercator, Robinson, Goode Homolosine

the relative sizes of different land and water bodies are accurately represented, but angles are not.

• a trait of map projection

• ex: molliewide

the orange peel map; is an equal area, composite map projection used for world maps

• shows true size and shape or earths landmasses

distorts shape, scale, and distance in an attempt to balance the errors of projection properties(to make a pleasing imagine of the entire earth)

a map that emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area

a map type that shows reference information for a particular place, making it useful for finding landmarks, & navigation

a thematic map with lines that connect points of equal value

a special purpose map that uses color to show population density

used ford to show volume and density in an area of a particular theme

shows the direction that the process flows

a map that distorts the shapes and sizes of countries or other political regions to present economic or other kinds of data for comparison

gathered into a whole: total

a scale that determines what is being studied based on the size of the area being examined

the ability to keep one distance or maintain

• ex: a sustainable ecosystem is one that can be maintained

raw materials supplied by nature

• ex: wood, fruit, water

the view that the natural environment has a controlling influence over various aspects of human life including cultural development

the view that the physical environment may limit some human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to their environment

Satellite based system for determining the exact location of places or geographical features

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

a method of collecting data or information through the use of instruments that are physically distant from the area or object of study

scientific research conducted in whole or part by distributed individuals, many of whom may not be scientists, who contribute relevant data to research using their own computing devices