All Flashcards
What is Spatial Thinking?
The ability to understand and reason about relationships between objects in space.
What is Spatial Analysis?
The process of using spatial thinking to analyze data and solve problems.
What is Time-Space Compression?
Modern tech and transportation have decreased the time-space between places, increasing connections.
What is Map Scale?
Ratio of map distance to real-world distance.
What is Geographic Scale?
The level of analysis, from local to global.
Explain the concept of 'Why of Where'.
Exploring why things are located where they are, instead of just memorizing facts.
What is the importance of understanding spatial relationships?
It helps in analyzing patterns, understanding connections, and making informed decisions.
How does spatial thinking combine analytical and creative skills?
It requires the ability to visualize and manipulate abstract concepts in a spatial context.
What factors contribute to global interconnectedness?
Absolute location, relative location, and time-space compression.
What is population density?
The number of people living within a defined area, usually measured per square mile or kilometer.
What is distribution of wealth?
How income or wealth is spread among the population.
Compare Absolute Location and Relative Location.
Absolute location is exact (latitude/longitude), while relative location is in relation to other places.
Compare Density and Distribution.
Density is the number in an area, distribution is how it's spread out.
Compare Map Scale and Geographic Scale.
Map scale is ratio of map distance to real-world distance, geographic scale is the level of analysis.
Compare Choropleth Maps and Dot Density Maps.
Choropleth uses colors/patterns for data distribution, dot density uses dots for data quantity and density.
Compare Isarithmic Maps and Flow Maps.
Isarithmic uses lines for equal intervals, flow maps show movement of people/goods.
Compare time distance and physical distance.
Physical distance refers to the actual miles or kilometers between two locations, while time distance refers to the amount of time it takes to travel between them.
Compare world regions and sub-regions.
World regions are broader geographic areas with shared characteristics, while sub-regions are smaller divisions within those regions with more specific traits.
Compare the advantages of absolute and relative location.
Absolute location provides a fixed reference point for navigation, while relative location provides context and understanding of spatial relationships.
Compare the uses of thematic maps and general reference maps.
Thematic maps focus on specific themes or subjects, while general reference maps provide a broad overview of geographic features.
Compare the role of spatial analysis in geography and urban planning.
In geography, spatial analysis helps understand patterns and relationships, while in urban planning, it aids in designing efficient and sustainable cities.
Compare the strengths and weaknesses of different types of thematic maps.
Each thematic map has its own strengths and weaknesses depending on the type of data being represented and the message being conveyed.
What is Absolute Location?
Exact coordinates (latitude and longitude). Fixed and doesn't change.
What is Relative Location?
Location in relation to other places. Subjective and varies depending on context.
What is Place?
The specific human and physical characteristics of a location.
What is Density?
The number of something in a defined area.
What is Distribution?
How something is spread out over an area.
What is a Choropleth Map?
A thematic map that uses colors or patterns to show data distribution.
What is a Proportional Symbol Map?
A thematic map that uses symbols to represent data size or quantity.
What is a Dot Density Map?
A thematic map that uses dots to represent data quantity and density.
What is an Isarithmic Map?
A thematic map that uses lines to show equal intervals or changes.
What is a Flow Map?
A thematic map that shows movement of people or goods.
What is a Cartogram?
A thematic map that distorts geographic areas to represent data distribution.
What is Regionalization?
The process of dividing a large area into smaller regions based on shared characteristics.