Types of Diffusion - AP Human Geography

The spread of an idea, trend, or feature from a central point outward in all directions.

The study of ecosystems and how living organisms interact with their non-living environment.

A specific location on Earth with unique characteristics, distinct from other places.

A computer system that organizes and analyzes geographic data in layers, allowing for spatial analysis and visualization.

The movement of people carrying ideas or innovations across significant physical barriers, leading to the spread of these elements in new locations.

A principle or idea that spreads, leading to new products or concepts, even if the original idea itself is not adopted.

The art and science of map-making, including the study of representations of Earth's surface.

The long-term average weather patterns at a specific location, encompassing temperature, precipitation, and other climate factors.

A name given to a geographic feature, such as a city, river, or mountain.

The layer of gases surrounding Earth, protecting it from harmful radiation and influencing weather patterns.

The study of how individuals perceive and symbolize places, highlighting the cultural and personal meanings attached to locations.

A circle on the globe that runs parallel to the equator, defining latitude and influencing climate zones.

A historical perspective that assumes physical geography determines human behavior and cultural traits.

Sustainable management of natural resources to ensure their availability for present and future generations.

Represents a geographic feature characterized by a unique combination of features or trends.

The spread of an idea, trend, or feature from a first-order location, like a major city, to subsequent locations in a hierarchical fashion.

The spread of an idea or trend rapidly from a point of origin to surrounding areas, like a virus.

The totality of all living organisms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

The relation between the portion of Earth being studied and the entire Earth, determining the level of detail and scope.

The line of longitude at 0 degrees, passing through Greenwich, England, dividing the world into eastern and western hemispheres.

Refers to living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

The study of the relationship between humans and their environment, examining how cultures adapt to and modify their surroundings.

Composed of nonliving or inorganic materials, found in the environment.

Indicates the positioning of parallels relative to the equator, measured in degrees north or south.

Interconnected relationships between living organisms and their abiotic environment, including all interactions within a specific area.

A system that uses signals from satellites to determine precise locations on Earth, assisting with navigation and geographic data collection.