AP Human: Unit 1 Vocab Flashcard

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Representation of a real-world phenomenon at a level of reduction or generalization; as a fraction (large scale = more detail, small area; small scale = less detail, large area)

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Scale

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Line of latitude (Equator, Tropic of Cancer & Capricorn, Arctic & Antarctic Circles)

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Parallels

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A map showing statistical info in diagrammatic form, altering sizes/shapes to indicate importance.

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Cartogram map

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Straight meridians and parallels intersecting at right angles, used for marine navigation.

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Mercator Projection

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Describes data using numbers and measures (population, political, economic, etc.).

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Quantitative data

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Method of collecting data using instruments (e.g. satellites) distant from the study area.

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Remote Sensing

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Collection of hardware and software for spatial data management.

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GIS

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The physical environment may limit human actions, but people can adjust to it.

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Possibilism

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19th-early 20th century geography approach linking human activities to physical environment.

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Environmental Determinism

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Spread of an idea from authority to others (e.g., hip-hop)

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hierarchical diffusion