APHG Unit 1 - don't know

terms from unit 1 of aphg that i dont know that well

aggregation

the process of clustering or concentrating people or activities in particular areas, often used in urban planning and geography to analyze spatial distributions and patterns.

azimuthal projection

a type of map projection that represents the Earth’s surface from a specific point, preserving distances and directions from that point. It is often used for mapping polar regions.

cognitive map

a mental representation of one's physical environment, used to navigate and understand spatial relationships.

complementary

refers to the relationship between two places or phenomena where one enhances or supports the other, often in terms of how resources or characteristics complement each other.

cultural ecology

the study of how human cultural practices interact with and adapt to their environmental contexts, shaping both culture and ecology.

friction of distance

the concept that distance affects the interactions and relationships between places, leading to a decrease in significance or strength of connections as distance increases.

geographic information systems

a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing spatial and geographic data, enabling better understanding of relationships and patterns in geographic phenomena.

global positioning system

a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information anywhere on Earth, enabling users to determine their exact position.

gravity model

an equation used to predict the interaction between two places, based on their size and distance apart, suggesting that larger places attract more people while distance hinders interaction.

international date line

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, primarily along the 180th meridian, where the date changes by one day when crossed.

law of retail gravitation

A principle that explains consumer behavior based on the size and distance of retail locations, indicating that larger shopping areas attract more customers.

location chart

A graphical representation that shows the spatial distribution of various phenomena or data points on a map, often used in geography to illustrate patterns and trends.

nature-society

The relationship between natural environments and human societies, highlighting how they interact and influence each other.

w.d. pattison

An influential geographer known for his framework that categorizes geography into four traditions: the earth-science tradition, the cultural-environment tradition, the locus of human activity tradition, and the area-studies tradition.

preference map

A type of map that illustrates individual preferences or values in relation to certain features or locations, often reflecting people's choices or attitudes regarding places.

resolution

The level of detail or detail scale in a map that describes the smallest feature that can be represented.

spatial perspective

A way of looking at the world that focuses on the spatial relationships and patterns between people, places, and environments. It emphasizes the importance of location and the arrangement of different phenomena.

thematic layers

Different layers of information on a map that depict various themes or data sets, such as population density, climate, or land use, allowing for more in-depth analysis and visualization.

visualization

The process of creating graphical representations of data to aid understanding and analysis, often used in mapping and geographic studies.