Geography Concepts and Terminology

The video covers the first unit of AP Human Geography, focusing on key concepts such as map skills, cartography, and projections. It explores demographics, cultural landscapes, and different types of maps, including reference, mental, and thematic maps. The concept of scale is discussed, along with diffusion and globalization. Miscellaneous topics like environmental determinism, possibilism, and cultural ecology are also covered.

What is the primary focus of the first unit in AP Human Geography?

• Key ideas and vocabulary

• Political boundaries

• Cultural landscapes

• Economic systems

Which type of map is commonly used to show city boundaries and roads?

• Reference maps

• Mental maps

• Topographic maps

• Thematic maps

What is the significance of the International Date Line?

• It is the longest meridian

• It marks the equator

• It divides time zones

• It is a type of thematic map

What do parallels on a map signify?

• Latitude

• Elevation

• Longitude

• Time zones

What is a mental map?

• A personal perception of a place

• A map created by a computer

• A map showing physical features

• A map used for navigation

How is geographic scale different from map scale?

• Geographic scale is a conceptual hierarchy of spaces

• Map scale is a type of thematic map

• Geographic scale refers to the size of a map

• Map scale is unrelated to geography

What is diffusion in the context of geography?

• The division of regions

• The spread of a feature or trend over time

• The measurement of distances

• The creation of new maps

Which type of diffusion involves the spread of a trend from one authority to another?

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

What does environmental determinism suggest?

• Technology is the main factor in human development

• Humans can overcome any environmental challenge

• The environment dictates human survival

• Cultural beliefs shape the environment

What is sequent occupancy?

• The division of regions based on climate

• The notion that societies leave cultural imprints on a place

• The study of population growth

• The process of map-making