AP Human Geography Unit 1

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Absolute Distance

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describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance

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Relative Location

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describing the position of a place as compared to (or relative to!) another landmark (near the beach)

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Absolute Location

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describing where something is using the exact site on an objective coordinate system (Long. & Lat.)

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Topography

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The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

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Functional Region

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a region based around a node or focal point - terrestrial radio broadcasts are an example of this

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Thematic Map

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a map that displays not only locations but maps a topic or theme of information with the location

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Space

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implies the extent of a area and can be in a relative and absolute sense

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Environmental Determinism

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the belief that a physical environment is THE reason that some societies are strong while others are weaker

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Sustainability

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the flow of goods, people, or information among places, in response to localized supply and demand

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Reference Map

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maps that emphasizes the location of places (without data attached)