AP Human Geography Flashcards
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What is Absolute Distance?

  • Is based on a person's perceived separation between points
  • Is an exact measure of separation between two points using a standard (correct)
  • Is a type of map representation
  • Is a relative measure based on time

    • Define Relative Location.

    Describes a place's location in terms of its relationship to places around it.

    What does Accessibility refer to?

  • A political boundary
  • The connectivity of services
  • The ease of reaching a destination (correct)
  • The physical distance between two points

    • What are Administrative Regions?

    <p>Politically determined boundaries with hierarchical or nested structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aggregation refer to in geography?

    <p>The size of units under investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Azimuthal Projection?

    <p>A planar projection that represents a flat piece of paper placed on a globe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Barriers to Diffusion?

    <p>Objects or beliefs that inhibit interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Cartograms used for?

    <p>To transform space so that areas are represented proportionately according to some data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Cartography.

    <p>The art and science of making maps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Cartographic Scale?

    <p>The ratio between distance on a map and actual distance on the earth's surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Choropleth Maps?

    <p>Maps that use colors or tonal shadings to represent categories of data for geographic areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Cognitive Maps?

    <p>A dynamic internal representation of a place or environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Cognitive/Perceptual/Vernacular Regions?

    <p>Regions defined by informal organization of places in people's minds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Concentration refer to in spatial distributions?

    <p>When objects or features appear in close proximity to one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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