Human geography vocab chapter 4

In cartography, the ratio of map distance to ground distance, indicated on a map as a bar graph, representative fraction, and/or verbal statement.
Formal Region- (uniform) or homogenous region is an area within which everyone shares in common one or mare distinctive characteristics.

Fast growth of GDP is a major goal of all countries.
Gross national product is similar to GDP except that includes ,income that people earn abroad.
The Human Development Index is an aggregate index of development, which takes into account economic, social and demographic factors, using GDP, literacy and education, and life expectancy.