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HG - 5 Themes & Mapping Vocabulary

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Geography
The study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth
Formal region
A region defined by a common characteristic
Functional region
A region defined by the particular set of activities or interactions that occur within it
Vernacular region
A region based upon the perception of it
Absolute location
Exact location of a place on the earth
Relative location
Where a place is located in relation to another place
Culture
The way of life of a group of people
Migration
Movement of people from one place to another
Spatial perspective
Way of identifying, explaining, and predicting the human and physical patterns of spaces and the interconnectedness of various spaces
Ethnocentrism
The attitude that one's own group is superior; evaluating a culture based on your own values & customs
Cultural relativism
Understanding the practices of other groups based on their cultural context
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