AP Human Geography Midterm Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the common characteristics of a region?

Climate, natural resources, culture, language, or religion

How are formal and functional regions different in concept and definition?

Formal regions are marked by homogeneity in certain categories, while functional regions are defined by particular activities or interactions.

What is a perceptual region?

A perceptual region is an idea or concept that is not a formally recognized entity.

What are the coordinates of Louisville?

38.25°N, 85.7667°W Signup and view all the answers

What major influence does KFC have on Louisville's economy?

KFC has a major influence on Louisville's economy. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three flow determining factors of spatial interaction according to Edward Ullman?

Complementarity, Transferability, Intervening Opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What is complementarity in terms of spatial interaction?

Complementarity is the surplus of a desired product in one area and a shortage in another. Signup and view all the answers

What does transferability mean in the context of spatial interaction?

Transferability refers to when transportation costs of certain goods are too high compared to the price of the product. Signup and view all the answers

What is an intervening opportunity?

Intervening opportunity is the presence of a nearer opportunity that diminishes the attractiveness of farther sites. Signup and view all the answers

How do crude birth rate and fertility rate differ?

Crude birth rate is the number of live births yearly per thousand people in a population, while fertility rate is a more precise measure of reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of Regions

Common characteristics include climate, natural resources, culture, language, and religion.
Formal regions show homogeneity in specific categories, while functional regions focus on activities and interactions within.
Perceptual regions are based on ideas rather than physical entities, such as "The South" or "Mid Atlantic."

Site and Situation of Louisville

Located at coordinates 38.25°N, 85.7667°W, Louisville is situated in Kentucky, USA.
Features a significant river port on the Ohio River, crucial despite pollution.
Known for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, highlighting horse racing culture.
KFC's origin in Louisville significantly impacts the local and national economy.
Positioned in northern Kentucky, west of the Appalachian Mountains, near the Ohio River and Indiana, situated in the eastern U.S.

Environmental Hazards and Human Responsibility

Most natural disasters arise from natural processes; some are influenced by human-generated gases.
Earthquakes involve natural tectonic plate movements, while hurricanes may be affected by human activity.
Blame for disasters is complex; victims often hold nature responsible as disasters are natural occurrences.

Spatial Interaction

Defined as the movement of people, products, or services across areas.
Complementarity occurs when a surplus of a product in one area meets a shortage in another, e.g., traveling from San Francisco to Anaheim for Disneyland.
Transferability involves transportation costs being high relative to product value, impacting travel choices.
Intervening opportunity reduces the desirability of distant locations by presenting closer options, such as a new amusement park in Kentucky instead of traveling to Florida.

Crude Birth Rate vs. Fertility Rate

Crude birth rate measures live births per thousand people annually.
Fertility rate reflects the average number of children a woman would have during her lifetime.
Fertility rate is generally more accurate for assessing reproduction levels in populations.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts in AP Human Geography with these flashcards. This quiz covers the characteristics of regions, the differences between formal and functional regions, and the definition of perceptual regions. Perfect for midterm preparation!