AP Human Geography Unit 1

Absolute Distance

• describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance

• describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms

• Describing where something is using the exact site or an objective coordinate system

• Describing the position of a place as compared to another landmark

Relative Location

• describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms or non-traditional measurements of distance (one hour north of Walmart)

• describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance (miles, kilometers, etc.)

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

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

Absolute Location

• describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance (miles, kilometers, etc.)

• describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms or non-traditional measurements of distance (one hour north of Walmart)

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

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

Topography

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

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

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

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

Functional Region

• process by which a characteristic spreads across space from one place to another over time. Can mean people in different regions can modify ideas at the same time in different ways.

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

• a region that is based quantitative data data (that can be documented or measured) - all government areas are this because they share a government

• Is a combination of cultural, economic and physical features of a place (ex. Language, industry, climate)

Thematic Map

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

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

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

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

Space

• process by which a characteristic spreads across space from one place to another over time. Can mean people in different regions can modify ideas at the same time in different ways.

• Characteristics that make a location unique... human and physical.

• Interaction of goods, people, or information among places, in response to localized supply and demand

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

Environmental Determinism

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

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

• useful for gathering SOME types of information. It can show you things like physical features, locations of urban areas, refugee camps, traffic, military targets, agriculture, etc.

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

Sustainability

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

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

• useful for gathering SOME types of information. It can show you things like physical features, locations of urban areas, refugee camps, traffic, military targets, agriculture, etc.

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

Reference Map

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

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

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

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