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AP Human Geography Unit 1

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Absolute Distance

a)

describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance

b)

describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms

c)

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

d)

Describing the position of a place as compared to another landmark

2.

Relative Location

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

3.

Absolute Location

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

4.

Topography

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

5.

Functional Region

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

6.

Thematic Map

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

7.

Space

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

8.

Environmental Determinism

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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.

d)

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

9.

Sustainability

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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.

d)

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

10.

Reference Map

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

11.

Map Projections

a)

detailed observations that provide insight into a group of people in a specific area

b)

arrangement of a phenomenon across the Earth's surface (clustering/dispersal)

c)

a method of taking a 3D object and putting in on a 2D plane

d)

objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers

12.

Qualitative Data

a)

objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers

b)

the belief that a physical environment plays a role in the development of a society, but is NOT the ONLY factor at work

c)

subjective information that is opinion based, is usually descriptive, and often expressed as text

d)

arrangement of a phenomenon across the Earth's surface (clustering/dispersal)

13.

Quantitative Data

a)

subjective information that is opinion based, is usually descriptive, and often expressed as text

b)

software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically

c)

an official count of individuals in a population (in the USA, it happens every 10 years)

d)

objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers

14.

Relative Location

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

15.

Pattern

a)

What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place

b)

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

c)

The geometric or regular arrangement of something in an area. Linear Pattern- Straight pattern such as houses on a street. Centralized Pattern- Clustered or concentrated at a certain place. Or a random pattern

d)

the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities

16.

GIS

a)

relating to data that is specific to one location

b)

software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically

c)

a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet

d)

the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites

17.

Flow

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

18.

Cultural Landscape

a)

What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place

b)

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

c)

The geometric or regular arrangement of something in an area. Linear Pattern- Straight pattern such as houses on a street. Centralized Pattern- Clustered or concentrated at a certain place. Or a random pattern

d)

the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities

19.

GPS

a)

a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determines exact location on the planet

b)

the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites

c)

software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically

d)

relating to data that is specific to one location

20.

Remote Sensing

a)

a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet

b)

the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites

c)

software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically

d)

relating to data that is specific to one location

21.

Distance Decay

a)

a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance

b)

a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value

c)

the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication

d)

the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases

22.

Friction of distance

a)

a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance

b)

a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value

c)

the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication

d)

the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases

23.

Natural Resources

a)

a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance

b)

a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value

c)

the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication

d)

the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases

24.

Time-space Compression

a)

a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance

b)

a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value

c)

the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication

d)

the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases

25.

Diffusion

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

26.

Geospatial

a)

a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet

b)

the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites

c)

software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically

d)

relating to data that is specific to one location

27.

Formal Region

a)

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

b)

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

c)

(or perceptual region)

an area that shares a common qualitative characteristic, it's only a region because people believe it's a region

d)

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

28.

Place

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

29.

Situation

a)

What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place

b)

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

c)

The geometric or regular arrangement of something in an area. Linear Pattern- Straight pattern such as houses on a street. Centralized Pattern- Clustered or concentrated at a certain place. Or a random pattern

d)

the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities

30.

Site

a)

What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place

b)

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

c)

The geometric or regular arrangement of something in an area. Linear Pattern- Straight pattern such as houses on a street. Centralized Pattern- Clustered or concentrated at a certain place. Or a random pattern

d)

the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities