WorksheetsAP Human Geography Unit 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
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)
Map Projections
detailed observations that provide insight into a group of people in a specific area
arrangement of a phenomenon across the Earth's surface (clustering/dispersal)
a method of taking a 3D object and putting in on a 2D plane
objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers
Qualitative Data
objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers
the belief that a physical environment plays a role in the development of a society, but is NOT the ONLY factor at work
subjective information that is opinion based, is usually descriptive, and often expressed as text
arrangement of a phenomenon across the Earth's surface (clustering/dispersal)
Quantitative Data
subjective information that is opinion based, is usually descriptive, and often expressed as text
software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically
an official count of individuals in a population (in the USA, it happens every 10 years)
objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers
Relative Location
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)
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)
Pattern
What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place
Is a combination of cultural, economic and physical features of a place (ex. Language, industry, climate)
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
the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities
GIS
relating to data that is specific to one location
software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically
a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet
the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites
Flow
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
Cultural Landscape
What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place
Is a combination of cultural, economic and physical features of a place (ex. Language, industry, climate)
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
the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities
GPS
a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determines exact location on the planet
the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites
software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically
relating to data that is specific to one location
Remote Sensing
a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet
the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites
software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically
relating to data that is specific to one location
Distance Decay
a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance
a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value
the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication
the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases
Friction of distance
a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance
a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value
the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication
the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases
Natural Resources
a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance
a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value
the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication
the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases
Time-space Compression
a metaphor that explains that effort must be used to overcome distance
a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value
the idea that the world feels smaller than it used to because of increased technology in transportation and communication
the idea that the interaction between two places declines as the distance between them increases
Diffusion
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
Geospatial
a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet
the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites
software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically
relating to data that is specific to one location
Formal Region
a region that is based on quantitative data (that can be documented or measured) - all government areas are this because they share a government
a region based around a node or focal point - terrestrial radio broadcasts are an example of this
(or perceptual region)
an area that shares a common qualitative characteristic, it's only a region because people believe it's a region
the flow of goods, people, or information among places, in response to localized supply and demand
Place
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
Situation
What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place
Is a combination of cultural, economic and physical features of a place (ex. Language, industry, climate)
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
the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities
Site
What you see in a specific location- can be physical features or human created features of a place
Is a combination of cultural, economic and physical features of a place (ex. Language, industry, climate)
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
the Location of one place relative to other significant places/resources/activities
