Maps
What is the name of the System used to create maps and navigational systems around the world?
GPS Systems
The site of a physical location includes ......
The physical and human characteristics/ adaptions of a geographic location.
A region that is defined by clearly defined parameters and boundaries would be considered ______ type of region.
The process of ideas or culture spreading around the earth globally would be considered this ________________
Diffusion
The idea that human interaction will decrease as distance increases is this theory
Distance Decay Theory
A map which shows the topography (Hills, rivers, mountains,) would be considered __________ type of map.
Physical Map (Reference Map)
Built Landscape
A geographical area that is measured and has similar characteristics would be considered __________
Relocation Diffusion
The idea that people have become more connected and the world has become "smaller" due to advances in transportation and technology would be considered this theory.
Time Space Compression
A specific place on the earth where coordinates intersect would be considered ___________ type of location.
Absolute Location
The Statues and Heinz Field in Pittsburgh would be an example of a ______________ landscape.
Cultural Landscape
An area that has a center point and then spreads outward from that center point would be considered _______ type of region.
When ideas are passed from person to person globally, it would be considered this type of diffusion ___________
Contagious Diffusion
The idea that our world has become more interconnected due to technology, and transportation and that our economies our linked more closely would be considered this...
Globalization
Relative Location
Sequent Occupancy
A region that exists in people's minds that does not have a clear boundary would be an example of __________ region.
Vernacular Region
When someone with power in society, spreads an idea or culture it is considered this type of diffusion.
Hierarchal Diffusion
Human Geography
What type of map uses different shades of color to indicate certain types of data?
Choropleth
Give an example of a cultural and built landscape in Pittsburgh
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What would be an example of a Formal region?
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When an idea or culture is spread to another place and then that culture changes it to their local culture it is considered this type of diffusion.
Stimulus Diffusion
Spatial Analysis