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GEOG 100 FINAL EXAM NEW UPDATE STUDY TIPS COMPLETE SOLUTION Simon Fraser University
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GEOG 100 FINAL EXAM NEW UPDATE STUDYTIPS COMPLETE SOLUTION Simon Fraser
University
, GEOG 100 FINAL EXAM NEW UPDATE STUDY TIPS COMPLETE SOLUTION Simon Fraser
University
Spatial Information Science - --includes the sub disciplines of cartography, spatial analysis,
spatial modelling, geocomputation, geosimulation and geovisualization bridges the two
Interdependence - --mutual dependence (not always equal)
Maps - --two dimensional representation of the world that use lines and symbols to convey
information for ideas about spatial relationships
Topographic Maps - --show earths surface, and show permanent features, like physical
features such as rivers or height, buildings and highways
Thematic Map - --Represents the spatial distribution of particular things- e.g. population,
temperature. Focus on theme.
Map Scale - --Ratio between linear distance on a map and linear distance on earth's surface
Mercator projection - --Created by Flemish Cartographer in 1569-- conformal projection, the
map preserves directional bearings. Does distort size
Spatial analysis - --the study of geographic phenomenon in terms of points, lines, areas, or
surfaces on a map
The First Law of Geography - --'Everything is related to everything else, but near things are
more related than distant thigns'
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