Maps
A map that shows you natural features on the Earth's surface
Physical Map
This type of border is made up of natural features on the Earth's surface
This type of region is defined by opinions or ideas and does not have clearly defined and observable borders
Perceptual Region
A system of satellites is used in this geographic technology
GPS
An exact location on the Earth's surface is the...
Absolute Location
This type of map shows you governmental boundaries
Political Map
The Western United States sees an increase in the use of this type of border
Man Made Border
Texas is an example of this type of region
Formal
A tool used to store, analyze, and display geographic data
GIS
"I live behind the grocery store" is this type of location
Relative
This map element tells you what information the map is conveying
The Title
Looking at a map this type of border is usually going to appear straight
Man Made Border
A pizza delivery area is this type of region
Functional
Geographers use this to pinpoint exact places on the earth and it helps them create accurate maps that get you from point A to point B
GPS
2801 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, TX 78664 is this type of location
Absolute
This gives you a ratio between distance on a map and distance in real life
Map Scale
The Rio Grande is a prime example of this type of border
Natural/Physical
When someone says The Middle East they are describing a _________ region
Perceptual
Border disputes have been fueled in recent years because surveyors now have access to this
Improved technology / GPS
Describe the relative location of Texas
What is the pneumonic device used to remember the 6 Map Elements?
Trying Dark Coffee Keeps LoLa Silly
Border disputes in recent decades have been fueled by this
A river that is used for trade and transportation, such as the Mississippi River, creates this type of region
Functional
What states have entered into a border dispute due to us finding out their borders have been drawn incorrectly?
Tennessee and Georgia
Absolute Location is determined by the _________ and _______ of a location
Latitude and Longitude