Reading a Map
This 3D projection is considered the best representation of the entire world on a map
Globe
This concept covers the idea that the farther apart two things are, the less likely they are to interact
Distance Decay
These vehicles speed up the process of international trade, cutting down on the time it takes goods to get around the world
Cargo Planes/Ships
this region is focused around a center point such as a cell tower or a radio transmitter
Functional Region
This theme covers where things are, either relatively or absolutely
Location
A measurement of size in proportion to how it is in the real world as shown on a map. (you may hear the phrase "not drawn to _____")
Scale
This term was created to explain the increased interconnection of the world over time because of improved transportation and communication technology
Time-Space Compression
This system uses satellites to create navigation systems using absolute locations
Global Positioning System (GPS)
a defined region that shares many of the same characteristics ranging from the spoken language to the same government
Formal Region
This theme covers areas that share similar characteristics
Region
The art and science of making and using maps
Cartography
Absolute Location
Collecting data on Earth's surface from the air. Can be done via aircraft or satellite
Remote Sensing
This region situated in the lower Northwest is a perceptual region known for being the nation's center of corn agriculture
The Corn Belt
Observing the unique characteristics of a location, such as the physical landscape, culture, and architecture
Place
The imperfection of a 2D map representing a 3D plane
Map Distortion
the location of a place described in relation to the location of another place (The school is 3 miles outside of downtown)
Relative Location
Technology, particularly the internet, allows people to share ideas more often, creating this
Popular Culture
Perceptual Region
This theme looks at the flow of goods and ideas from person to person as they interact
Movement
These lines represent the lines of latitude land at 23.5 degrees N and S on a 3D model of Earth
Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn
The "why of where" that explains how different places interact
Spatial Patterns
This "database" stores all types of geographical data such as landscapes, streets, elevation, etc. in a multi-layered system
Geographical Information System (GIS)
The exact term for the name of a region that describes its unique landscapes
Toponym
This theme covers the topics of human modification and dependency on the environment
Human-Environment Interaction