ap human Geo vocab unit one

Reference map

Maps that show where something is in space

Longitude

A geographic coordinate that specifics the east west position of a point on earth surface

Latitude

The measurement of distance north or south of the equator expressed in degrees

Isoline map

Thematic map that uses lines to connect points of equal value representing data

Dot density map

Thematic map that uses dots to represent the presence or quality of a particular phenomenon across the area

Choropleth map

Thematic map that uses color coding to represent statistical data in specific geographical areas making it easier to visualize pattern, trends across regions

Cartogram map

A map that distorts the size and shape of geographic areas to represent or particular variable

Vernacular/ perceptual region

Area is defined by the informal subjective perception of the people living there often based on culture, identity, language or historical experiences

Functional region

Geographic area defined by a specific set of activities or interactions that occur within it often organize around Central point or node

Formal region

Different categories used to classify areas of earth based on various criteria

Region

Specific area defined by certain characteristics

Local scale

X The level of analysis that focuses on a specific area

National scale

The analysis of data or geographic phenomenon at the level of an entire nation, considering factors that influence or characterize the country as a

Regional scale

The level of Analysis that focuses on specific areas of regions within a border context, allowing for a detailed understanding of spa relationships, patterns, and processes

Global scale

The perspective of analyzing phenomenon across the entire planet, focus, focusing of worldwide patterns and processes

Possibilism

Theory that suggests the environment offers various possibilities for human action, but it’s unlimitedly society’s culture choices and technology advancements

Thematic map

A map that tells a story about a place

Absolute distance

Exact physical space between two location measured in standard units

Relative distance

A type of measurement used in geography to describe the social culture in economic and political relationships between two or more communities

Clustered spatial distribution

Objects exist in close proximity to one another

Dispersed spatial distribution

The way in which a particular phenomenon resource or population is spread out or arranged across a geographical area

Elevation

Height or a point or location above reference map

GIS

A computer system for capturing storing checking and displaying data related to positions on earth surface

Remote sensing

Technique of obtaining information about objects or areas from a distance

Census

A systematical process of collecting analyzing and interpreting demographic data about a population at a specific time

Space-time compression

Phenomenon where the advancements in technology and communications reduce the perceived distance between places making it easier and faster for people ideas and good to move across space

Human environment interaction

The complex ways in when human activity affect and are affected by natural environment

Sustainability

Ability to meet President needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Environmental determinism

The physical environment, particularly the climate and geography shapes human culture, and so crucial development

Prime meridian

The line of longitude defined to be 0° serving as standing point for measuring the longitude east and west around the

Equator

Imaginary line that divides the Earth into the north and south hemisphere

International date line

An imaginary line that runs from the north to the south pole roughly following the 180th Mediterranean of longitude

Scale

Relationship between the distance on a map and corresponding distance on the ground

Topongm

Specific place name

Distance decay

Refers to the principle that the interaction between the two places decrease as the distance between them increases