Geography

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Created on: 12-05-16 07:15

Scale as a statement

‘The relationship between scaled size (usually smaller) and size in real life’ also allows you to measure accurate distance and location on a map. Examples: • Distance on maps • Blueprints for buildings • Calculating distance, time-distance relation

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Landform

A natural feature on the earth’s surface. eg. Rivers, Mountains, Basin, Ridge, crest, escarpment

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Calculating Distance

Cm/km conversions, 100,000cm = 1km

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Spatial reference

How geographic data is mathematically transformed onto a flat map. eg. Distribution, Density/intensity

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Structure

Short answer: (2-6 lines) - Identify - Define/discuss/describe - Evidence Extended answer: (1 page) - Identify - Define - Describe - Discuss - Evidence

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Site

Actual location of a settlement on the earth, Physical attributions. eg. climate, vegetation

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Situation

Location of a place relative to its surrounding. eg. accessibility due to location, extend of connections with other people

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Natural features

Eg. landforms, drainage features, climates, soils, and vegetation.

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Cultural features

Made by humans, eg. towns and cities, transportation, road, rail, industry, mining and agriculture

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A natural feature on the earth’s surface. eg. Rivers, Mountains, Basin, Ridge, crest, escarpment

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Landform

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Front

Cm/km conversions, 100,000cm = 1km

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Front

How geographic data is mathematically transformed onto a flat map. eg. Distribution, Density/intensity

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Front

Short answer: (2-6 lines) - Identify - Define/discuss/describe - Evidence Extended answer: (1 page) - Identify - Define - Describe - Discuss - Evidence

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