Topic 1.1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Spatial patterns

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General arrangements of things being studied.

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Processes

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The repeated sequences of events that create spatial patterns.

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Reference maps

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Designed for people to refer to for general information about places.

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Political maps

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Show and label human-created boundaries and designations, such as countries, states, cities, and capitals.

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Physical maps

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Show and label natural features, such as mountains, rivers, and deserts.

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Road maps

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Show and label highways, streets, and alleys.

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Plat maps

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Show and label property lines and details of land ownership.

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Thematic Maps

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Show spatial aspects of information or of a phenomenon.

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Choropleth Maps

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Use various colors, shades of one color, or patterns to show the location and distribution of data, often showing rates or other quantitative data.

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Dot distribution maps

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Used to show the specific location and distribution of something across a map with each dot representing a specified amount.