AP Human Geography Unit 1 Review

Front

Which type of map provides basic information such as the location of countries, cities, and bodies of water?

Back

reference map

Front

Which type of map presents specific information such as population density, climate patterns, or economic indicators?

Back

thematic map

Front

What is the term for the changes in shape, size, and position of features on a map as compared to their actual position on the Earth's surface?

Back

map distortion

Front

What is the term for the method used to represent the Earth's surface on a flat surface?

Back

map projection

Front

What type of distance considers factors such as time, cost, and accessibility?

Back

relative distance

Front

What type of distance refers to the physical space between two locations?

Back

absolute distance

Front

What type of direction is based on cultural or environmental factors, such as "upstream" or "downstream"?

Back

relative direction

Front

What type of direction is based on a compass direction, such as north or south?

Back

absolute direction

Front

Which spatial pattern is characterized by similar objects or features being grouped closely together?

Back

clustering

Front

Which spatial pattern is characterized by objects being spread out?

Back

dispersal