5 themes
Which geo theme focuses the most on WHERE?
Location
What do we call a spherical representation of the earth?
Globe
This map shows patterns by color or shading
Choropleth
Formal
The equator is a line of ________
latitude
What are the TWO types of features when describing a PLACE?
Human and Physical
The physical gap between two objects can be simply defined as ___________.
Space
This map has connected lines of equal value
Isoline
A functional region has a central _________.
node
Example: Transportation network (bus station)
Which direction do lines of LONGITUDE run?
North/South
Concepts such as trade, communication, and migration all fall under which theme?
Movement
The center point of a functional region is called a _________.
node
This map uses equally sized dots to represent frequency
dot density
A ________ region does not have defined borders, but is identified by shared culture, beliefs, etc.
Vernacular
Example: Pop vs. Soda vs. Coke
What is a toponym?
The name of a place
Which theme focuses on comparing locations on their similarities and differences?
Region
Possibilism
This map shows common features like boundaries, roads, mountains, etc.
Reference
Arizona and New Mexico are both states in what REGION of the country?
Southwest
What does the prefix GEO mean?
Earth
How do people adapt to and change the environment they reside in
The idea that the earth is "shrinking" based on advancements is known as what?
Space-Time Compression
A map you can visualize and recall by memory
Mental (cognitive) Map
Midwest
What is the study of making and interpreting maps called?
Cartography