SPATIAL CONCEPTS! [AP Human Geography Review—Unit 1 Topic 4]

What defines a precise geographical location on Earth's surface?

• Relative distance from a known landmark

• The time it takes to travel to a destination

• Latitude and longitude coordinates

• Cultural significance of the area

Which concept describes a theoretical, geometric surface of the Earth without human modification?

• Place

• Flow

• Space

• Pattern

What concept describes the patterns of connection and movement of people, goods, or ideas between two locations?

• Distance decay

• Flow

• Relative location

• Time-space compression

What term describes the reduction in the time or cost required to travel between two places, often due to technological advancements?

• Distance decay

• Absolute location

• Spatial diffusion

• Time-space compression