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AP® Human Geography Study Guide Unit One
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AP® Human Geography Study Guide Unit One

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What is the main purpose of reference maps?

  • Showing the location of human and physical objects (correct)
  • Highlighting historical relationships
  • Analyzing thematic data
  • Displaying spatial patterns

    • Which type of maps mainly showcases the spatial arrangement of features or data?

  • Political maps
  • Physical maps
  • Thematic maps (correct)
  • Symbol maps

    • What is cartography?

  • The science of mapmaking (correct)
  • The study of spatial patterns
  • The analysis of geographical trends
  • The study of population density

    • Which type of map distorts some spatial property due to representing a spherical object in 2-D?

    <p>Physical map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do thematic maps primarily focus on?

    <p>Portraying spatial arrangement of features or data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is no map considered perfect according to the text?

    <p>As a result of representing a spherical object in 2-D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four types of map distortions mentioned in the text?

    <p>Shape, Size, Distance, and Direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are some commonly used map projections according to the text?

    <p>Mercator, Robinson, Winkel Triplet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

    <p>Quantitative data is represented by numbers while qualitative data is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technologies are used to acquire geospatial data according to the text?

    <p>GPS, GIS, Remote Sensing, and Maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to think geographically?

    <p>Understanding patterns created by human activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is geospatial data used for governmental purposes?

    <p>To make important decisions like locating new facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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