Questions and Answers
What is Absolute Distance?
Define Relative Location.
Describes a place's location in terms of its relationship to places around it.
What does Accessibility refer to?
What are Administrative Regions?
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What does Aggregation refer to in geography?
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What is an Azimuthal Projection?
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What are Barriers to Diffusion?
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What are Cartograms used for?
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Define Cartography.
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What is a Cartographic Scale?
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What are Choropleth Maps?
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What are Cognitive Maps?
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What are Cognitive/Perceptual/Vernacular Regions?
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What does Concentration refer to in spatial distributions?
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Study Notes
Absolute vs Relative vs Cognitive Distance
- Absolute Distance: Measured using standard units (e.g., inches, meters, miles).
- Relative Distance: Describes separation using meaningful measures like travel time, contingent on transportation mode.
- Cognitive Distance: Based on personal perception of distance; may differ from actual distance perceived by individuals.
Absolute vs Relative Location
- Absolute Location: Precise placement on Earth's surface, identified by latitude and longitude.
- Relative Location: Describes a place's position regarding its surroundings; frequently used in everyday language.
Accessibility
- Defined as the ease of reaching a destination for people, goods, or ideas.
- High accessibility results from strong connectivity and multiple means of interaction.
Administrative Regions
- Politically defined regions with exact boundaries.
- Exhibit hierarchical organization (e.g., states within countries, counties within states).
Aggregation
- Refers to the scale of the unit of analysis (e.g., cities, states).
- The level of aggregation affects data representation and map purpose; state-level data yields different insights than county-level data.
Azimuthal Projection
- A type of map projection formed by placing a flat surface on a globe and projecting surrounding areas.
- Usually centers on a pole, giving a unique perspective of Earth.
Barriers to Diffusion
- Elements that hinder the spread of phenomena include:
- Physical Barriers: Natural obstacles like mountains and rivers.
- Sociocultural Factors: Cultural differences or societal norms affecting interactions.
- Psychological Barriers: Fear or ignorance that prevents engagement with certain groups or locations.
Cartograms
- Maps that adjust size of political units based on data values, altering area representation to illustrate comparative patterns.
- Example: U.S. electoral votes shown both large and small states differently in relation to influence.
Cartography
- The discipline focused on map creation, blending art and science.
- Cartographers aim for maps that elegantly and accurately represent spatial information.
Cartographic Scale
- Refers to the ratio of map distance to real-world distance, essential for understanding map context.
Choropleth Maps
- Use color and shading to visualize data categories for geographic areas, commonly represented as polygons.
Cognitive Maps
- Internal and dynamic mental representations of spatial environments or places.
Cognitive/Perceptual/Vernacular Regions
- Informal categorizations of places based on people's mental organization and understanding.
Concentration
- Describes spatial distribution where objects are in close proximity, indicates clustered arrangements of features.
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Explore key concepts in AP Human Geography with this flashcard quiz. Understand the differences between absolute, relative, and cognitive distance, crucial for spatial analysis. Perfect for exam preparation or quick revision before tests.