AP HuG Unit I Review

Region united by more than one trait/characteristics

use lines that connect points of equal value to depict variations in the data across space

He calculated the circumference of the Earth

Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things

Definition of site

points of equal elevation are connected

Characteristics of relative location

uses colors, shades of one color, or patterns to show location of spatial data

Which of the following is a type of scale?

All map projections contain which of the following distortion:

Spatial Thinking of Geography

Distortion of Conic Projection

Characteristics of absolute location

Study of place names; affected by characteristics of location

the process geographers use to divide and categorize space into smaller areal units

Definition of sense of place

Types of Wallerstein's World-Systems

maps that people create in their minds based on experience and knowledge

sizes of countries, states, counties, etc. are shown according to specific statistics

the contact, movement, and flow of things between locations

shows and labels human-created boundaries, such as countries, states, cities, and capitals

show and label natural features, such as mountains, rivers, and deserts

Which of the following is an example of geospatial technology?

each dot represents a specific quantity

Distortion of Mercator Projection

Focal point, defined by activity that occurs across region, united by networks

dominant capitalist countries which exploit the peripheral countries for labor, raw materials

The inverse relationship between distance and connection (cultural and spatial)

share characteristics of both core and periphery countries

He is considered the father of geography

Definition of situation

defined by the informal sense of place that people ascribe to

show and label property

Art and science of mapmaking

show and label highways and streets

Distortion of Robinson Projection (general use)

dependent on core countries for capital and have underdeveloped industries