Maps
Reference and thematics
The precise spot where something is
Absolute location
All maps have some kind of
distortion
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What area is shown in a small scale map?
Large area with small amount detail
Which maps shows rivers, lakes and mountains?
Physical map
Physical characteristics of a place
site
The definition of map projection
Showing a curved surface on a flat surface
Mention the two types of geographic data
Quantitative and Qualitative
What area is shown in a large scale map?
small area with large amount of detail
Map that uses different shades of color
Choropleth map
Location of a place relative to other places
Situation
Used for navigation, land masses appear larger on the poles (Greenland)
Mercator
Mention one example of remote sensing
Satellite images and sonar readings
Mention an example of a functional region
flights, railroads, pizza delivery, sports team
Map that distorts the size of countries to represent data
Cartogram
When things are far apart they tend to be less connected
Distance decay
Size is accurate but shape is inaccurate
Peters
Mention two uses for geographic data
To provide services and to map an outbreak
Region define by the informal sense that people ascribe to them
Perceptual region
Map used by topographers and hikers, shows elevations
Isoline map
Name given to a place on Earth
Toponym
Size is close to accurate but Antarctica appears larger
Robinson
Define GIS Geographic Information Systems
layers of information gathered to create maps
Region with a defined border
Formal region