Unit 1 Human Geography Test Review Guide PDF
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This is a review guide for a human geography test. It covers various topics including map skills, GIS, the five themes of geography, and globalization. The guide emphasizes defining concepts and applying them to real-world examples.
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Unit 1 Human Geography Test Review Guide On this test you will see a variety of questions including matching, multiple choice, short answer, essay, and more. The skills and concepts that you will need for the quiz include: Map Skills o Latitude- Parallels, Equator...
Unit 1 Human Geography Test Review Guide On this test you will see a variety of questions including matching, multiple choice, short answer, essay, and more. The skills and concepts that you will need for the quiz include: Map Skills o Latitude- Parallels, Equator o Longitude- Meridians, Prime Meridian o Map Scale- How to read this on a map o Cartography o Projection- Distortions in size, shape, distance, direction- be able to analyze a projection and determine it’s distortions GIScience o GPS o Geotagging 5 Themes of Geography o Place § Site § Situation § Toponym o Region § Formal § Functional § Vernacular o Scale § Globalization- the positives and negatives o Space § Distribution- Density, Concentration, Pattern o Connection § Diffusion- Relocation Diffusion, Expansion Diffusion Sustainability- 3 pillars of sustainability For all of these skills and concepts you will need to be able define these ideas (in your own words) but also be able to determine real world examples of them all.
