Maps
What is the name of someone who makes maps
cartographers
maps, globs, photos, satellite imagery
GIS, GPS, remote sensing
Explain human geography vs physical geography
HM: study of the events and processes that have shaped how humans understand, use, and alter Earth; how humans organize themselves
PG: study of natural processes and the distribution of features in the environment
countries becoming increasingly connected and integrated
What high school did I go to?
New Berlin
explain what absolute distance and absolute direction is
AD: use standard units of length
AL: cardinal directions
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
interpretations of data sources
numbers
define scale (not map scale)
(level at which an issue can be looked at)
local, regional, national, global
What is sustainable development?
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
What is my degree in?
Explain the difference between reference maps and thematic maps
RM: generalized sources of geographic data & focuses on location
TM: have specific purposes & focus on the relationship among geographic data
Why is it important that the data you collect matches the scale of your research
EX: you would not look at the population of Springfield if you were looking at global migration patterns
reflects people's feelings and attitudes about a place
(mental map)
(EX:What is the Midwest region of the US?)
Explain theory & world system theory
theory: system of ideas intended to explain certain phenomena
WST: describes the spatial and functional relationships between countries in the world economy
How old am I?
22
Explain the difference between large, medium, and small scale maps
Large: very detailed, small area
Small: few details, large area
Medium: in between
What is the Geographic Information System
it captures, stores, organizes, and displays geographic data that can be used to create maps
Explain environmental determinism & possibilism
ED: human behavior controlled by environment
P: humans have more agency, than environ det would suggest
Give one example of a core, semi-periphery, and periphery country
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What sport do I help coach here?
Mercator
Robinson
Gall-Peters
Azimuthal
What are the five parts of the Geo-Inquiry Process
Ask
Collect
Visualize
Create
Act
formal: area that has one or more shared traits (religion, physical, income, population, etc)
functional: area organized by its function around a focal point, or node (focal point serves specific function & tie region together)
Explain characteristics of a core, semi-periphery, and periphery country
C: wealthier, higher education levels, advanced tech
SP: both processes occur
P: less stable govts, poorer services
What college do I go to?
Western Illinois