Map Types
Shows statistical data by transforming space
e.g. population
What is a Cartogram Map
The line that goes horizontally across the middle of the globe.
What is the equator
Organized positioning of places.
What is clustering
A region created by perception. Not exact, based on population, can change across states and time.
What is a perceptual/vernacular region?
A tool using satellites toto determine the precise position of something on earth.
What is a GPS
Uses shading or coloring to show statistical data e.g. population
What is a chloropleth Map
The line that goes vertically across the middle of the globe.
What is the prime meridian
Random dispersal of places.
What is distribution
The physical character of a place.
What is site
Used to scan earth's surface and transmit images in digital form to a receiving station on Earth's surface.
What is remote sensing
To display specific types of information pertaining to an area.
What is the purpose of a thematic map
The hemispherical location of the Unites States.
Where is the Northern and Western hemispheres.
The height of land above sea level.
What is elevation?
Location of a place relative to other places.
What is situation
Captures stores, queries, and displays geographically.
What is GIS
Uses dots to indicate a feature or occurrence
What is a dot density map
Australia.
Where is the Southern and Eastern Hemisphere.
A region tied to a physical or cultural characteristic across entire space.
What is a formal/uniform region
When physical environment causes social development.
What is environmental determinism
Thematic map that indicates relative magnitude of some value for a geographic region in which the symbol varies in proportion to data
What is a graduated symbols map
The majority of Asia.
Where is the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere.
What is a functional/nodal region
The physical environment may limit some human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to their environment.
What is possibilism