Geography Concepts and Spatial Analysis

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the geography lecture sources covering spatial analysis, mapping technologies, scalar analysis, and environmental theories.

Absolute direction

Compass direction between two locations.

Absolute distance

Exact distance between two locations in miles of Kilometers.

Clustering

Spatial pattern of similar features are concentrate t the same area.

Dispersal

Spatial patterns of features spread across a geographic area.

Elevation

Height of location above sea level.

Map projections

Represents three-dimensional Surface on a two-dimensiond map.

Refrence Maps

Maps that display geographic info like physical features, etc.

Relative direction

Relationship between locations based on factors, near, far.

Relative distance

Functional distance betureen 2 locations time, Cost.

Thematic Maps

Focus on specific theme like Climate or eco. activity.

Field Data Collection

Observations Conducted by researchers in geographic location.

Geographic Info System

Tech that captures, stories, + analyzes geo data + Spatial info.

Landscape Analysis

Systematic exam of Physical & Cultural features.

photographic Interpretation

Analysis of info from aerial photos.

Remote Sensing

Collection info abt earth features from a distance Using Satchittes.

Satellite navigation systems

Tech that use satelittes that determine geo locations + coordinates.

Cenus Data

Info Collected about populations used for Planning & Policy decisions.

Satelitte Imagery

Images of Earths Surface Captured from satelittes.

Absolute locations

Precise position on Earth's surface.

Distance Decay

Principle the Intensity of interaction decrease distance between increase.

Flows

Movement from one Place to another.

Pattern

Spatial arrangement of features across Earth Surface.

Place

Specific location on Earth that has meaning shaped by human experiences.

Relative location

Position of place in relation to other Places.

Space

Organization of Phenomena across earth surface.

Time-Space Compression

Reduction time it takes to travel between Places.

Enviormental determinism

Theory physical enviorment determines Cultures.

Land Use

Human modifications of Earth surface for ag.

Natural resources

Materials found in Natural enviorment that are useful.

Possibilis Theory

Theory Natural envior. Sets constraits for human societtes.

Sustainibiti

Abitity to meet present needs without Comprising future generation.

Global Scale

Largest scale of geo analysis encompassing Worldwide patterns.

local Scale

Smallest scale of geo analysis examining Phenomena.

National Scale

Geographic analysis focused on patterns Within Country borders.

Formal regions

Defined by Clearly defined limits offical political with.

Functional regions

Organized around a focal point of activity.

Perceptual Vernacular regions

Defined by peoples shared percepations.

Regions

Areas earths surface defined by one ormeerd Unifying patterns of activity.