Maps
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Key vocab
100

A map that provides detail details about a location to help users identify landmarks, and navigate effectively is called what?

Reference maps.

100

A map that compares data quantity across an area by contrasting symbols of varied sizes is called what?

A graduated symbol map.

100

What is clustering?

The close grouping of qualitative or quantitative factors within a location.

100

Parallel lines that demonstrate relative distance north and south of the equator are called what?

Latitude lines.

100

What does a GIS stand for?

A geographic information system

200

A map that helps people navigate by showing boundaries, capital cities, and important urban areas is called what

political maps

200

A map of an individuals, internal subjective perception of their surroundings used to navigate environments without the need for physical reference is called what?

Mental maps.

200

The even or random distribution of data across a location is called blank.

Dispersal.

200

Parallel lines that measure relative distance east and west of the primary Meridian is called what?

Longitude lines.

200

Resources that replenish naturally over time are called what?

Renewable resources.

300

A map that depicts land, transportation routes, including streets, and highways is called what?

Road maps.

300

A map that includes arrows of different sizes to show movement direction and intensity of data across space is called a what?

A flow line map.

300

What is globalization?

The increasing connections among individuals ideas and economies around the world.

300

What is another word for longitude line?

Meridian.

300

If a place lacks distinctive features attributed by humans or natures, it is described as experiencing the condition of what?

Placelessness.

400

A type of reference map that uses isolines to assist navigation is called what?

Tophographic Maps.

400

A map that illustrates variables like population size or income across at a fine region is called what?

a thematic map.

400

The discipline of creating visual representations of the surface through maps is called what?

Cartography?

400

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs through the royal observatory in Greenwich, England, and represents the 0° longitude mark?

The prime Meridian

400

Name two example examples of non-renewable resource resources

Oil, coal, natural gas and minerals

500

A map that displays how data varies across locations by using different shades or colors to represent density and/or intensity is called what?

Choropleth Maps.

500

A map that facilitates navigation by clearly depicting landform so just mountains, rivers and deserts is called what?

A road map.
500

The study of how human activities vary across different locations is called what?

Human geography.

500

What is an isoline?

A line that connects areas with the same value; on topographic maps, following an isoline ensures a steady path due to equal values

500

How do geographers define space?

The area between places, including how objects are arranged in ordered within it.

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