Vocabulary
The detailed study of the earth and how people relate to earth and one another
Geography
The transfer of people, goods, ideas, diseases, culture, etc
Movement
A circular tool that shows information about the earth's surface with almost perfect accuracy.
Globe
The system of customs and traditions and habits that a group of people use to make something of their world (to form a functional and cohesive society).
Culture
The official or political designation of an area
Formal Boundary
The distance east or west of the prime meridian measured in degrees and runs vertically
Longitude
Physical characteristics such as mountains, rivers, soils, plant and animal life, and human characteristics such as roads, buildings, agriculture and industry
Place
The part of the map that shows the orientation of a map and the cardinal directions (north, south, east west)
Compass Rose
The framework for understanding the world and usually has worship of gods.
Religion
The perceived region or place
Vernacular
The distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees and runs horizontally (flat)
Latitude
The official boundaries of a region
Formal Region
Positioning of satellites to help determine location/coordinates on earth
GPS or Global Positioning System
Encompassing notions of beauty and taste, this theme is deeply intertwined with cultural values and beliefs.
Aesthetics
Map that records gathered information about climate, population, or resources of a nation or region
Thematic Map
The imaginary line that divides the earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres
Equator
The absolute or relative place to one's environment (it focuses on where something is in relation to other things)
Location
Geographic data gathered by aircraft or satellites
Remote Sensing
An effective means of spreading culture across multiple generations and embedding aspects of culture as normal and instinctive.
Institutions
The circle, created by the prime meridian and the 180° meridian, which cuts the earth into two equal hemispheres
Great Circle
Line of longitude that passes vertically through Greenwich England and is designated to 0°
Prime Meridian
How people adapt to and modify their environment
Human-environment interaction
Has contour lines and shows elevation
Topographic or Relief map
A foundational group in a society that shares values, beliefs, ideas, etc.
Social Groups
This teaches that all cultures are equally valid and no culture is better than another
Multiculturalism