Geography so far...

Processes are the patterns that happen across geographical relationships.

_____________ the world's information is one of the reasons for using regions.

I take information, analyze it, and then represent the results of that analysis on a map.

Regions only show patterns of humans.

Geographical relationships are...

What is this an example of?

What type of map is this?

This is an example of what?

You want to move to a place that has better access to lumber. What map would you use?

A mental map is one that is traced from an existing map.

What region is this?

What type of map is this?

This is an example of a map symbol.

An example of a formal region would be one that is...

The act of rocks or rock particles moving is scientifically referred to as:

What is this an example of?

What type of map is this?

A region is defined as an...

A region based on the best colleges in the U.S. would be...

When creating regions on a map, the first thing you need to do is choose criteria.

This shows the relative direction on a map.

What type of map is this?

A structure is...

This is an example of what?

This is a set of vertical and horizontal lines on a map.

What type of map is this?

What type of map is this?

You use mental maps every day (if you move around).

What region is this?

Why do we use regions?

I work with a team at an institute or university to research geographical technologies and information.

What region is this?

A perceptual region is one that is...

I listen to customer input and create maps based on the data they need to see.

A region based on the percentage of college graduates would be a FORMAL region.

A region that is based on the connections surrounding areas with a central location is a...

This is an example of what?

Which map would be best to use when researching a plot of land to build a house on?

This may also be knows as a "key". This gives you the definition of the symbols on a map.

An index helps the map reader find specific locations.

Folded mountains and Volcanic mountains are the only two mountain forms on earth.

You want to move to a new place based on the weather. What kind of map would you use?

What type of map is this?

The main ways to display regions are:

A mental map is...

A formal region is based on a common caracteristic about humans or the world.

A legend defines...

What type of map would I use to plan a delivery route?

You need to describe the landforms of an area of the US to a foreign guest. You would use...

The scale on a map helps the reader to see...

A map showing languages used in a state would be an example of using regions.

You need to know if your property spans more than one county. What type of map would you use?

I work with clients to create a plan for improvement and future neighborhoods.