human geo vocab
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Algebra [1]
Land Ordinance of 1785-devided much of the United States into squares that were divided and sold Connections-A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else Cartography-The science or practice of drawing maps Base line- an east west line designated under the Land Ordinance of 1785 to facilitate the surveying and numbering of townships in the U.S. GIS (graphic info system) - a computer system that stores, organizes analyzes and displays geographic data GPS (global positioning system)-a system that determines the precise position of something on earth through a series of satellites, tracking stations and receivers Remote sensing- The acquisition of data about Earth?s surface from a satellite orbiting the planet or other long-distance methods