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AP Human Geography ALL TERMS ratedA
Human geography - a branch of geography that focuses on the study of patterns
and processes that shape human interaction with the built environment, with
particular reference to the causes and consequences of the spatial distribution of
human activity on the Earth's surface
Physical geography - the study of physical features of the earth's surface
Absolute location - The exact position of a place on the earth's surface.
Relative location - the location of something in relation to something else
Spatial perspective - they way geographers look at everything-- in relation to
space
Map - a 2D model of the earth or a portion of its surface
Mental map - A map which represents the perceptions and knowledge a person
has of an area
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Distribution - the frequency or occurrence of something
Pattern - a consistent or characteristic arrangement
Formal region - a region marked by uniformity
Functional (nodal) region - a group of places linked together by some function's
influence on them
Perceptual (vernacular) region - a region defined by people's beliefs
Remote sensing - technique of obtaining information about objects through the
study of data collected by special instruments that are not in physical contact with
the objects being analyzed
Geographic Information Systems - a computer program that stores geographic
data and produces maps to show those data
Diffusion - the spread of a culture element or some other phenomena
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Expansion diffusion - a form of diffusion in which the cultural component spreads
outward to new places while remaining strong in its original hearth
Relocation diffusion - a form of diffusion that involves the actual movement of the
original adopters from their point of origin to a new place
Acculturation - occurs when the "weaker" of two cultures adopts traits from the
more dominant culture
Assimilation - in cultural convergence, this occurs when the original traits of the
weaker culuter are completely erased and replaced by the traits of the more
dominant culture
Transculturation - occurs when two cultures of just about equal power or
influence meet and exchange ideas or traits without the domination seen in
acculturation and assimilation
Contagious diffusion - a form of expansion diffusion in which numerous places or
people near the point of origin become adopters
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Hierarchical diffusion - occurs when the diffusion innovation or concept spreads
from a place or person of power or high susceptibility to another ina leveled
pattern
Independent invention - in which many hearths invent similar innovations without
knowing about each other
Environmental determinism - the idea that human behavior is controlled by the
physical environment
Possibilism - the idea that the natural environment places limits on the set of
choices available to people
Culture - the sum total of the knowledge, attitudes, and habitual behavior
patterns shared and transmitted by the members of society
Cultural diffusion - the spread of culture
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