Unit 1 AP Hug Vocab

Front

A way of analyzing the world that emphasizes the location and distribution of phenomena.

Back

spatial perspective

Front

the acquisition of data about earth's surface from a satellite orbiting the planet.

Back

remote sensing

Front

A computer system that captures, stores, queries, and displays geographic data.

Back

GIS

Front

A method of gathering data by asking people questions.

Back

Survey

Front

Description of the position of a place in a way that never changes.

Back

Absolute Location

Front

The position of a place or entity based on its location with respect to other locations.

Back

Relative Location

Front

The physical character of a place.

Back

Site

Front

The visible imprint of human activity in the physical environment.

Back

Cultural Landscape

Front

An area in which most people share in one or more distinctive characteristics.

Back

Formal Region

Front

An area organized around a node or focal point.

Back

Functional Region