Geo Words 1.1
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cyxdubiel on September 7, 2011
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Freshman Study Group 11' - 12'
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 absolute location | exact location of a place on the earth described by global coordinates |
| relative location | the regional position or situation of a place relative to the position of other places |
| distortion | a change in shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map |
| map projections | a way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface |
| climate | the pattern of weather conditions in an area over a long period of time |
| thematic map | a map that shows a particular theme or topic |
| economic activity | any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services |
| population density | a measurement of the number of people per given unit of land |
| region | an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart |
| landform | A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape Earth's surface that has a distinct shape |
| physical feature | characteristic of a place occuring naturally, such as a landform, body of water, climate pattern, or resource |
| vegetation | all the plant and trees in an area |
| erosion | the gradual wearing away of Earth's surface by the action of wind, water, ice, and gravity |
| glaciation | the creation and movement of glaciers |
| physical processes | natural forces that change Earth's physical features, including forces that build up and wear down Earth's surface |
| tectonic movement | the movement of plates below Earth's surface |
| volcanic activity | the formation and eruption of volcanoes |
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