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