WorksheetsAP Human Geography Topic 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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)
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)
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
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
In political geography, which of the following best exemplifies a consequent boundary?
A boundary drawn along natural geographical features like rivers
A boundary created due to historical claims and wars
A boundary that aligns with existing cultural divisions
A boundary imposed without consideration of the cultural landscape
How might a country strategically use political processes to influence its international boundaries?
By engaging in cultural exchanges to promote peace
By using military force to assert boundary claims
By negotiating treaties that reflect its strategic interests
By ignoring international norms and creating boundaries unilaterally
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
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
What map is this?
Mercator
Robinson
Peters Equal Area
Goode Homolasine
Azimuthal
Is this map large or small scale?
Large scale
small scale
What is the name of this class?
AP World Geography
AP Human Geography
AP Environmental Science
World Geography
Identify the map above and identify which of the following descriptions most accurately describes the map.
Mercator: The shape and size of land masses are distorted, but direction is accurate
Robinson: Distortion is only happening with the size of the land masses, shape and direction are accurate
Mercator: Land mass size is accurate due to distortion being spread across all aspects of the map
Goode Homolosine: Does not use cardinal directions, minimizes distortion but is confusing to read
Robinson: Distortion is evenly spread out across shape, size, and direction making it less noticeable
Which of the following would geographers not be interested in observing when looking at a local place?
The physical terrain
The religious breakdown of citizens
The different languages that are spoken
The demographic breakdown of the entire country
The amount of rivers and lakes in the area
You being able to watch and learn on YouTube is an example of what spatial concept?
Distance decay
Tobler’s first law of geography
Time-space compression
Scale of inquiry
Clustering of information
The location of a place in relationship to other places or features around it is called:
absolute location
relative location
site
situation
What does the term 'State' refer to in geography?
A country with set political boundaries
A region within a country
A city or settlement
A small classification within a country
What does a regional scale of analysis focus on?
Organizations below the national level
The entire Earth's surface
A country's border
Different districts or regions within a country
What does a local scale of analysis provide?
Specific information with lots of detail
Patterns across different geographic locations
Global patterns that have nothing to do with any one country
Information organized by different districts or regions
The division of the U.S. into nine regions by the Census Bureau is an example of a:
climatic region.
formal region.
functional region.
vernacular region.
What is the concept of 'Cultural Landscape' in human geography?
A) The physical environment untouched by human activity
B) The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape
C) A natural landscape that has been preserved
D) The study of cultural artifacts in a museum
Which of the following best describes 'Possibilism' in human geography?
A) The belief that the environment determines human actions
B) The idea that humans can adapt and modify the environment
C) The concept that cultural factors are irrelevant to geography
D) The notion that geography is solely about physical landscapes
What is a 'Formal Region' in the context of human geography?
A) An area defined by a high level of economic activity
B) A region defined by governmental or administrative boundaries
C) A region characterized by a central point and surrounding areas
D) An area defined by cultural and social characteristics
In human geography, what does the term 'Globalization' refer to?
A) The process of local cultures becoming isolated
B) The increasing interconnectedness of different parts of the world
C) The decline of international trade and communication
D) The focus on local rather than global issues
What is the significance of 'Scale' in human geography?
A) It refers to the size of a map compared to the real world
B) It indicates the level of detail in a geographical study
C) It describes the distance between two points on a map
D) It measures the population density of an area
Which of the following is an example of 'Spatial Interaction'?
A) The movement of goods and people between locations
B) The study of physical features of the Earth
C) The analysis of cultural artifacts
D) The examination of historical events
