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Definition: The systematic projection of locations from the Earth’s surface (3D) to a flat map (2D)
Statement: Map projections are created for different purposes, which affects the type of distortion, so using the correct map projection is essential for obtaining accurate information.
Example: Mercator Projection was designed for maritime navigation; Robinson Projection is made for equal area projection |
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Definition: All aspects of the economy that take place outside official channels
Statement: Includes subsistent activities (not part of GDP)
Example: Piracy, black market, drug trade, babysitting, lawn mowing, etc. |
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Definition: Ranking of countries based on three indicators of well-being: life expectancy at birth, educational attainment, and income adjusted to purchasing power parity
Statement: Reflects the social, demographic, and economic development of each country.
Example: The US is included in the top 20 countries for HDI. |
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Definition: The largest settlement in a country, if it has more than twice as many people as the second-ranking settlement.
Statement: Rapid urbanization creates primate cities, which magnify urban problems.
Example: Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico |
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Definition: An area of relatively low rainfall to the lee side of uplands
Statement: All mountains decrease precipitation on their lee; but rain shadows are sometimes not marked if moist air often comes from different directions
Example: east of the coastal ranges of Washington, Oregon, and California |
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Defintion: The influence of mountains on weather and climate, usually referring to the increase of precipitation on the windward side of mountains.
Statement of Significance: As the moist air rises, it turns to cool air then condenses. The condensation creates clouds. The clouds create precipitation.
Example: The Andes mountains, which run N-S, act as barriers to the warm, moist air causing orographic precipitation.
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Definition: By 1650, old world diseases caused a drastic 90% population decline in Latin America. |
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Definition: A city that contains more than 10 million people in its metropolitan area.
Statement of Significance: Rapid urbanization creates mega cities, which magnify urban problems.
Example: Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico
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Definition: A term used to define the western border of Soviet power in Europe during the Cold War.
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