This is examining data through more humanistic means (observations, interviews, etc.)

A location on the Earth's surface that has distinct / unique characteristics.

The art / science of mapmaking

A set of computer tool used to capture, store, transform, analyze, and display geographic data (creates thematic layers)

1/1,000, 1:10,000, or 1 inch equals 5,000 inches on Earth's surface

This is the concept of how absolute distance affects the interaction between two places.

set of satellites used to help determine location anywhere on Earth's surface

Thematic maps that use shades of a color to illustrate certain aspects of data

The study of the spatial variation in the patterns and process related to human activity.

The study of where natural forces occur (landforms, climate, vegetation, etc.)

Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things

Focuses on items placed on the landscape by people ("culture is the agent, the natural area the medium, the cultural landscape is the result")

As communication / technology improves, the time it takes to travel decreases making it seem as if places are closer