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the arrangement of a feature in space. |
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The frequency with which something occurs in space. |
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The total number of objects in an area. |
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the number of persons per unit of area suitable for agriculture. |
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the number of farmers per unit area of farmland. |
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the extent of a feature's spread over space. |
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the geometric arrangement of objects in space. |
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is a two-dimensional or flat-scale model of Earth's surface, or a portion of it. |
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the science of mapmaking. |
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the acquisition of data about Earth's surface from a satellite orbiting Earth or from other long distance methods. |
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Geographic Information System(GIS) |
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is a high-performance computer system that processes geographic data. |
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Global Positioning System (GPS) |
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takes signals from a series of satellites that can pinpoint the current location of a motor vehicle. |
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the scientific method of transferring locations on Earth's surface to a flat map. |
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What are the three main properties of distribution? |
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density, concentration, pattern |
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He was the first to demonstrate that Earth was spherical. |
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He was the first to use the word geography, also calculated its circumference within a remarkable 0.5% accuracy. |
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He codified basic principals of mapmaking & prepared numerous maps. |
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"father of chinese cartography" & produced an elaborate map of the country. |
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