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Azimuthal Projection
maintains direction but distorts other properties
Cartogram
uses proportionality to show a particular variable
Choropleth thematic map
shows a pattern of a variable by using colors
(map of voting patterns)
Conformal (or orthomorphic) projection
maintains shape, distorts other properties
cultural ecology
human-environ interaction
data aggregation
size of geographic units represented on map
equal-area projection
maintains area
formal region
has common physical or cultural feature
friction of distance
degree to which distance interferes with some interaction
functional region
is a nodal region
GIS
computerized mapping using layering
great circles
the equator and every twin pair of longitude form great circles
isoline thematic map
map displaying lines that connect points of equal value
elevation levels
mercator projection
keeps shape, size (Greenland) very distorted
perceptual region
is a vernacular region
Gall-peters projection
controversial for distorting shape
relative directions
left, right
Robinson projection
slight distortion to all map properties
Site
physical and cultural characteristics of a place
Situation
relative location of a place
Author
cornelius_77
ID
84771
Card Set
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Description
Geography: Its nature and perspectives
Updated
5/9/2011, 5:31:04 PM
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