Vocab
Geography
The study of the Earth
Projection
The process of moving locations on Earths physical face to a flat map
Prime Meridian
Situation
The location of a spot to another spot. Like northern of...
Functional Region
A region that surrounds a center point
Human Geography
The study of humans, Earth and how we interact with our environment
GIS
A geographic information system that receives, stores, and displays data related geography
Equator
The latitude line 0 degrees
Mathematical Location
The precise point of Earths surface defined by a coordinate system, typically latitude and longitude
Vernacular Region
An informal region that people believe is part of their cultural identity
Physical Geography
Physical Characteristics of Earth. Climate and Landscape
GPS
A global positioning system that allows technology to pinpoint the specific location of something on Earth
Location
The coordinates or position of a place on Earths surface
Cultural
The ideas, traditions, and behavior of a society
Culture
The customs, arts, and languages of a certain race or group of people
Cartography
The study of maps and how they are made
Longitude
The location of a Meridian on Earth, usually marked with a number
Place
A location with features that contribute to a certain spot
Region
An area defined by one or more particular features
MDC
A more developed country has more wealth and advanced technology
Map Scale
The correlation between a physical characteristics size on a map and its actual size on Earth
Latitude
The location of a parallel on Earth, usually marked with a number
Site
The physical characteristics of a location that include climate, topography and soil
Formal Region
A region where people share particular characteristics
LDC
A third world country with little money and its infrastructure is poorly developed