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Chapter 1 Vocab
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Geography
10th Grade
08/26/2012

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Globe
Definition
Scale Model of earth
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map
Definition
symbolic represnation of all or part of the planet
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Absolute Location
Definition
the exact location of longitude and latitude of a point.
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Physical Map
Definition
a map that shows the location or shape of ONLY the Earth's features.
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Political map

 

Definition
A map that shows the boundaries and locations of political units such as countries, states, cities, etc.
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Thematic maps
Definition
maps that emphasize a particular kind of info.
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Region(s)
Definition
areas with similair characteristics
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Ecosystem

 

Definition
a community of plants and animals that depend on eathother and their environment for their survival.
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GIS

 

Definition
computer tools that process and analyze data and satalite images for geoagraphers and scientists.
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