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6794941161Map scaleShows ratio of the distance on the map to that on the earths surface0
6794941162Ratio/FactionInches on the earth compared to map1
6794941163Small scaleThe smaller the scale, the larger the portion on earths surface2
6794941164Large scaleThe larger the scale of the map, the smaller the portion on earth3
6794941165MapRepresentation of the earth surface4
6794941166MercatorMore accurate at the equator but distorted away5
6794941167RobinsonAccurate at mid lat but distorted at poles6
6794941168Map projectionWay in which a portion of the earths surface is transferred onto the map7
6794941169ToponymPlace name8
6794941170SutePhysical characteristics of location9
6794941171SituationLocation with significance10
6794941172Mathematical locationEarth location11
6794941173GpsUsed for navagation12
6794941174Remote sensingWorld is viewed As a grid13
6794941175GisGeographic information system14
6794941176DensityFrequency with which something occurs in space(population)15
6794941177Arithmic densityTotal number of objects in a area16
6794941178Concentration densityObjects in an area and close together or apart17
6794941179PatternThe geometric arrangement of objects in space18
6794941180RegularPlaned19
6794941181IrregularNot planned out(poor homes)20
6794941182MigrationPermanent relocation21
6794941183Net migrationGain or loss in population through migration22
6794941184ImmigrationMigration but permanently to somewhere23
6794941185EmigrationOut migration but permanently to somewhere24
6794941186Chain migrationIndividual or small group of people migrate and are followed by family and friends25
6794941187Counter migrationReturning to place of origin26
6794941188Intervening opportunitySomething that persuades a migrant to settle down before reaching original place thought to be final destination27
6794941189Forced migrationThe decision to relocate made by someone other than the immigrants(refugees)28
6794941190Push factorInduce people to move out of present location29
6794941191Pull factorInduce people to move into new location30
6794941192RefugeesPeople leaving threatening place for a safe place31
6794941193IDPsPeople or group of individuals who have been forced to leave their homes32
6794941194Ravenstein's law of migrationMigrants travel short distances, young, if far move to big cities33
6794941195Selectivity of migration15-35 years old, single, male34
6795985118ReligionSet of beliefs35
6795985119Universalizing religionAttempts to appeal to a wide variety of people36
6795985120ProselytizeTry's to convert people to ones belief or opinion37
6795985121Ethnic religionsIndigenous and in region of origin, not much people from the outside38
6795985122MonotheismOne god39
6795985123PolytheisticMultiple gods40
6795985124DenominationsBranches of religions41
6795985125LanguageSystem of communication42
6795985126IsoglossAn area of distinct word usage(accents)43
6795985127IdeogramsThe system of writing used in China or East Asian countries44
6795985128Lingua FrancaA language commonly used(English)45
6795985129CreoleA language is made up from two languages46
6795985130Language familesLanguages with common ancestors and spoken widely47
6795985131Language branchesA group of languages that share common origin but have evolved into different languages48
6795985132DialectsSmall number of people and pronunciation is different49
6795985133Ethnic geographyThe study of spatial and ecological aspects of ethnicity50
6795985134Ethnic homelandLand crosses state and provincial boundaries(native Americans)51
6795985135Ethnic groupPeople with common ancestry people usually join involuntarily52
6795985136Ethnic islandPeople want to be with other people with the same culture53
6795985137Ethnic neighborhoodInvolves chain migration and and people want to be with people with the same culture(Chinatown in U.S)54
6795985138GhettoForced into area where it is very poor55
6795985139Formal regionArea which everything in the area shares on or more characteristics56
6795985140RegionArea on earths surface57
6795985141Functional regionArea that is a focal point and has influence over the region58
6795985142Vernacular regionSometimes called perceptual region, exist in minds of people but not formally defined as a regiom59
6795985143DiffusionSpread or movement of phenomenon60
6795985144Relocation diffusionPeople move and bring their culture with them61
6795985145Expansion diffusionThe spread of and item or idea from one place to another62
6795985146ContagiousAffects a lot if people outside of origin(clothing)63
6795985147HierarchicalLike religion or something that speeds from one elite group to another64
6795985148StimulusThe movement of underlying idea or principal65
6795985149StateFull control over internal affairs66
6795985150NationRefers to people with common culture and bound together67
6795985151Multinational stateA state with many nationalities68
6795985152Stateless nationNation with no state69
6795985153Nation stateOccupied by one nationality70
6795985154ColonyTerritory that does have sovereignty71
6795985155EnclavePart of a state is in another state72
6795985156SupernationalismGives up some sovereignty to the advantage of closer economic, political, and cultural association with neighbor73
6795985157NATOMilitary74
6795985158EUEconomic75
6795985159NaftaEconomic and regulated trade76
6795985160DevolutionThe transfer of some central power to regional or local government77
6795985161Shatter beltsStrategically or oriented region that is decided internally and caught up in a condition between great powers78
6795985162BoundariesEstablishes the limit of authority79
6795985163JurisdictionAdministers law, collects taxes, provides defense, education80
6795985164GeometricStraight lines based on lay and long81
6795985165AntecedentWe're drawn before area was settled82
6795985166SubsequentWas defined after the settlement of the area83
6795985167ConsequentCoincides with cultural or economic patterns84
6795985168SuperimposedBoundary ignored cultural patterns85
6795985169AnthropomorphicBoundary follows language or culture86
6795985170PhysiographicBoundary follows nature87
6795985171Positional disputeThe dispute over precise location of the boundary88
6795985172Territory disputeDispute about who owns territory89
6795985173Resource disputeWhen multiply states want recourses90
6795985174Functional disputeNeighbors disagrees of policies91
6796452059RedistrictingDistricts are made based of types of people92
6796452060GerrymanderingDistricts are drawn to favor a party93
6796452061Contagious zonesStates continue to force laws even on water94
6796452062Territorial waterFull sovereignty95
6796452063ClimateAverage year to year conditions of temperature96
6796452064LatitudeDistance from equator97
6796452065Tropical zoneNear equator98
6796452066Polar zoneNear poles99
6796452067Temperature zonesIn between equator and poles100
6796452068AltitudeHeight above sea level101
6796452069Land waterRelationships holds heat longer than land102
6796452070Pressure patternsHigh pressure is drier and low pressure is wetter103
6796452071Seasonal windsMonsoons104
6796452072Ocean currentsCold currents are dry and warm currents drop moisture105
6796452073Climate regionAverage temperature and precipitation month by month over the course of one year106
6796452074TropicalFound near equator107
6796452075Tropical wetWarm, lots of rain, and rainforests108
6796452076DryGets less that 20in of precipitation109
6796452077Arid dessertsExtreme heat and less then 10in110
6796452078SemiaridEnough rain for short grasses and bushes111
6796452079Temperate marineSmall sessional variations112
6796452080Cottage industryHome made113
6796452081Financial institutionsDeveloped from earlier trading and colonization114
6796452082Weavers least cost theoryTransportation is the most important115

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