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WorksheetsAP Human Geo Unit 1 and 2 Review
Total questions: 60
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
Where would be a cultural hearth?
The edges of the world where people decided to set up camp
Locations where buffalo and other migratory animals settled
a center where cultures developed from which ideas and traditions spread outward
developmental location for huntsman
TRUE OR FALSE: Push factors are positive reasons someone migrates.
TRUE
FALSE
What is an EMIGRANT?
the process of relocating
a person who leaves their own country to live in another
a person who comes to live permanently in another country
What is migration?
the process of relocating
a person who leaves their own country to live in another
a person who comes to live permanently in another country
What is culture?
a characteristic of human activity that is acquired socially
the spread of culture traits from one area to another
shared characteristics of a group that include beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors
The transmission of customs or beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation
What are culture traits?
a characteristic of human activity that is acquired socially
the spread of culture traits from one area to another
shared characteristics of a group that include beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors
The transmission of customs or beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation
Where would be a cultural hearth?
The edges of the world where people decided to set up camp
Locations where buffalo and other migratory animals settled
a center where cultures developed from which ideas and traditions spread outward
developmental location for huntsman
a way of life of a group of people who share similar culture traits, including beliefs, customs, technology, and material items
Cultural Hearth
Culture
Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Givings
system of government in which a small group holds power
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Theocracy
a diagram that shows the distribution of a population by age and gender
Population Chart
Death Rate
Birth Rate
Population Pyramid
the average number of people living on a square mile or square kilometer of land
Population Pyramid
Birth Rate
Death Rate
Population Density
a system of government in which one person rules with unlimited power and authority
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Autocracy
Theocracy
a form of autocracy with a hereditary king or queen exercising supreme power
Autocracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligrachy
system of government in which those who rule are regarded as divinely inspired
Theocracy
Autocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
a system in which tradition and custom control all economic activity; exists in only a few parts of the world today
Traditional
Market
Mixed
Command
system of government in which leaders rule with consent of the citizens
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Communism
an economic system based on free enterprise, in which businesses are privately owned and production and prices are determined by supply and demand
Taradtional
Market
Mixed
Command
a system of resource management in which decisions about production and distribution of goods and services are made by a central authority
Traditional
Market
Mixed
Command
a country that has a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less developed nations
Less Developed Country
Developing Country
More Developed Country
What is a primary economic activity?
It ONLY involves finished products
any kind of economic activity that involves collecting, extracting or harvesting natural resources. (examples-fishing, mining, hunting, farming)
It does NOT include human interaction
True
What is a secondary economic activity?
processing raw materials (manufacturing, construction work)
products from other countries
False
Economic activities that can NOT produce products for consumers
Define Tertiary Activities:
raw materials such as construction and manufacturing work
collection of natural resources
businesses and labor specialization that provide services to the general community. (retail, marketing, banking
None of the above
Which economic sector is dominant in developing countries
Tertiary
Secondary and Tertiary
Primary and Secondary
Primary
In most countries, where are major cities or urban centers located?
major cities where the stores are located
country sides where farming is abundant
major cities develop near bodies of water (along the coast or near a river
major cities that develop near the mountains for safety
What does this image show?
a declining population country and a developing population country
a declining country ONLY
a developing country ONLY
a growing population in Uganda and a declining population in Germany
Why might birth rates go down during Stage 3 of the DTM?
Birth rates go up because small families are needed for farming
Birth rates go down because large families are no longer needed for farming.
Birth rates go up because large families are needed to farm
Birth rates go down because small families can't farm
Push factors...
factors that force people to stay in their location (dictators)
factors that are simply voluntary
factors that are forced on people by their standing
factors that motivate people to move from their country (war, famine, natural disasters
Pull factors...
factors that attract people to go to another country (job opportunities, education opportunities, better quality of life
factors that scare people to move to a different location
factors that force people to leave
None of the above
Which stage of the DTM would find this pyramid?
Stage 1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Declining is the _______ Stage in DTM.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
