Maps and Their Impacts

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the different types of maps, their characteristics, and the effects of globalization on geography.

Reference Maps

Maps that communicate information about locations of geographic phenomena using coordinate systems.

Thematic Maps

Maps that illustrate the spatial distribution of a geographic phenomenon, aiding analysis and decision support.

Mental Maps

A person's perception of their area of interaction, helping to communicate and organize spatial awareness.

Map Projections

Different methods of representing a round globe on a flat surface, which can reflect political bias.

Cylindrical Projection

A type of map projection that displays the globe using a rectangle, often preserving angles but distorting area.

Conic Projection

Map projection created by projecting the surface of the Earth onto a cone, useful for mapping smaller areas.

Participatory Mapping

A collaborative method of creating maps that incorporates the input of local citizens.

Counter Mapping

A strategy used by communities to contest exclusionary mapmaking and assert their representation.

Toponyms

The study of place names and their significance to the history and culture of a location.

Globalization

The integration of activities and organizations across the world, affecting spatial and social dynamics.

Diffusion

The spread and growth of a phenomenon over space and through time, such as cultural practices.

Time-Space Convergence

The phenomenon where transportation developments reduce the perception of distance.

Commodity Chains

The links connecting phases of production to distribution, reflecting spatial variations in resources and culture.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Technologies that facilitate communication and influence politics, trade, and access to information.