Unit 1 Spatial Analysis Review

What is the name of the storm that hit the US last week?

Different places that are linked together and function as a unit, typically have a center.

The visual explanation of the symbols used on a map.

Navigational system using satellites & computers to determine latitude and longitude 

Places that reflect human feelings or attitudes.

Describes where something is

Representation of the curved surface of the Earth on flat surface of a map

Line of longitude is at 0°.  From this point we measure the distance east and west.

Human interactions that impact both cultural and physical environments

A type of map designed to show a particular topic connected with a specific geographic area

Designated areas with official boundaries.

In which region of the world would you find the most followers of Hinduism? (pink on the map)

The exchange of people, things, or ideas from one place to another.

Describes what a location is like.

An element on a map layout that describes the theme or subject

Area with one or more common features that make it different from surrounding areas.

What color is this dress?

Line of latitude that is 0°. From this point we measure distance north and south

Exact position of a place on the Earth's surface

Natural environment features that impact earth and how they impact humans

Location in relation to other places

This picture is an example of a:

Type of map that is distorted, in order to convey statistical information

Map that emphasizes a particular topic

What classroom are you in right now?

How many student desks are in this classroom?

The way in which people change the earth/their environment in order to use it

How many state capitals are west of Los Angeles?

The ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground

Who is this man?

The way in which humans change themselves in order to live in a wide variety of locations

Lines drawn in a north-south direction that meet and the poles

Computer system used to assemble, store, display geographically-referenced data

Shortest distance an object can travel between two points on a globe.

Being spread or scattered over a range, area, or volume of a place

Parallel lines drawn around the world in an east-west direction

Government system--act of governing the people.

Used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions on a map