AP Human Geography Unit 1 Review Rated A
What is human geography?
Human geography is the study of the ways in which human activities and cultures shape the world
around them, including population distribution, urbanization, and the impact of human activity on the
environment.
Latitude �...
Human geography is the study of the ways in which human activities and cultures shape the world
around them, including population distribution, urbanization, and the impact of human activity on the
environment.
Latitude ✔️✔️The numbering system used to indicate the location of parallels drawn on a globe and
measuring distance north and south of the equator
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
Absolute location refers to a specific point on Earth, often given by coordinates (latitude and longitude).
Relative location describes a place's position in relation to other places or landmarks. ✔️✔️
What is the significance of a map projection?
A map projection is a method used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map. Different
projections can distort various aspects like shape, size, distance, or direction. ✔️✔️
What is the concept of scale in geography?
Scale refers to the relationship between a distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the
ground. It helps in understanding the level of detail or the extent of an area represented on a map.
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How does globalization impact culture?
Globalization leads to the spread of cultural traits, practices, and ideas across the world, sometimes
resulting in cultural homogenization, but also encouraging cultural exchange and hybridization. ✔️✔️
What is the concept of cultural diffusion?
Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural elements such as language, religion, and customs from one
place to another. It can occur through migration, trade, or media. ✔️✔️
, What are the three types of regions in geography?
The three types of regions are formal regions (defined by boundaries and shared characteristics),
functional regions (defined by a particular function or activity), and perceptual regions (defined by
people's perceptions or beliefs). ✔️✔️
What does the term "site" refer to in geography?
Site refers to the physical characteristics of a place, such as its terrain, climate, and natural resources. It
is the specific location where something is situated. ✔️✔️
How is a "situation" different from a "site"?
Situation refers to the location of a place relative to other places, including factors like accessibility and
transportation, while site focuses on the physical characteristics of a place. ✔️✔️
What is the significance of the Mercator projection?
The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection that preserves angles and directions but distorts
the size of objects, especially near the poles. It is commonly used for navigation. ✔️✔️
What is a GIS (Geographic Information System)?
A GIS is a system designed to capture, store, analyze, and present spatial or geographic data. It helps in
mapping and analyzing the relationships between different types of information. ✔️✔️
What are the different types of scale in geography?
Geographic scale can be categorized as global, regional, national, and local, reflecting the level of
analysis and the area being studied. ✔️✔️
How does distance decay impact human geography?
Distance decay is the concept that the interaction between two places decreases as the distance
between them increases. This often leads to less communication or fewer exchanges as distance grows.
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