Scales of Analysis, Maps, and Location

Flashcards based on lecture notes about scales of analysis, maps, and location.

Local Scale

Analysis at the level of towns and cities.

National Scale

Analysis at the level of countries.

Regional Scale

Analysis at the level of continents or regions.

Global Scale

Analysis involving the entire world.

Supranational Organizations

Organizations that transcend national boundaries.

Reference Map

A map providing general information, including cities, roads, and physical features.

Thematic Map

A map that displays a specific theme such as population, climate, or religion.

Absolute Distance

The exact distance between two places, often measured in miles.

Absolute Location

A precise location using coordinates.

Absolute direction

Cardinal directions

Relative distance

A estimate of how far something is using time,cost, or effort

Relative direction

Directions based on perception such as left right up or down

Relative location

A places position based on other locations and landmarks

Clustering

When objects or people are close