1 AP Human Geography: Unit 1 Review Flashcard

Front

What is the primary issue with every map projection?

Back

Distortion

Front

Which map projection is known for its accurate direction?

Back

Mercator

Front

What does the Goode Homolosine projection excel in showing?

Back

True size and shape of land masses

Front

What type of map uses contour lines to display terrain?

Back

Topographic map

Front

What is absolute direction?

Back

The exact compass direction one is heading

Front

Which technology provides absolute location using satellites?

Back

GPS

Front

What is the main purpose of thematic maps?

Back

To display spatial patterns of specific topics

Front

What does a cartogram map distort to represent data?

Back

The size of areas based on data values

Front

What is the primary focus of environmental possibilism?

Back

Humans can overcome environmental challenges

Front

What type of data is represented in number form and is objective?

Back

Quantitative data