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What is an example of a human feature?
anything humans made is acceptable
What is an example of a physical feature?
What is a map projection a version of?
Distortion
What does distort mean?
To change how something looks
Which common insect is supposed to bring you good luck?
Lady Bug
What are human features?
Any physical characteristic that we as humans have created
What is relative location?
A things location in relation to something else
What is absolute location?
The exact location of something using coordinates
What does convert mean?
The change an object into a completely different object.
Which planet is the hottest in our solar system?
Venus
What are physical features?
Any characteristic that is natural that will be there no matter what
What is a general purpose map?
A map showing all physical and human features of a place
What are map projections?
Turning a 3d globe into a 2d flat map
What is a mental map?
A map based on peoples understandings and perspectives
What is the only letter not used in any state name?
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What is a thematic map?
a map showing a specific thing or with a specific purpose
What are the 2 tools geographers use when studying people, places, and objects?
maps and technology
What is a scale on a map?
Measures how far apart things are on the map
A map showing states and capitals with the population and average monthly income for each state and each capital would be what type of map?
A general purpose map.
What was the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown, VA
What is spatial perspective?
The study of the relationship between people, places, and objects
What is a thing geographers consider when studying location?
- Where things are located - Size and direction - how far apart they are - What characteristics they have - Why they are located where they are - What relationships they have with other things
What is the difference between a place and a region?
A place is a specific location and a region is just a group of places with the same characteristics
What is technology in geography terms?
Using scientific discoveries for practical use
What unconventional flavor does the company, "Oreo" offer in china?
Wasabi