AP Human Geography Vocab Test Rafan Reyas Better

Absolute Direction

Based on the cardinal points of north, south, east, and west\####Absolute Distance

- Members include countries with territory in the Arctic

- Promotes sustainable development

- Dedicated to protecting the regions environment\####Arithmetic Density

The total number of people divided by the total land area.\####Artifacts

- Made up of 5 Zones: Central Business District, Zone of Transition, Zone of Independent Workers Homes, Zone of better Residences, Commuters Zone

- Crime is highest in the zone of transition (Zone 2), and declines as one moves farther out from the rings.\####Carrying Capacity

Largest number of individuals of a population that a environment can support.\####Cartogram Map

Assumptions:

- Flat plane with uniform geography and nature

- Uniform population

- Single mode of transportation

- Evolution towards the growth of cities

- All persons have a similar income

- All persons have similar consumption patterns\####Christianity

A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior.\####Circular Migration

document, such as a treaty.\####deforestation

The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.\####Deglomeration

objects place on the landscape, such as a sign,

wall, or fence.\####demilitarized zone

A zone from which military forces or operations or installations are prohibited\####Democratization

- led to reduction in the varieties of seeds being used in many areas of the world

- resulted in more use of fertilizers and increased use of irrigation in farming throughout the world\####Hinduism

A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms\####Housing Affordability

2. Migration occurs in a series of steps.

3. Long-distance migration tends to go to urban areas.

4. Migration flows create counter flows.

5. Rural residents are more likely to move than an urban residence.

6. Women migrate more often inside their country (shorter distances) and men migrate outside of the country (longer distances). -Not true today

7. Most migrants are young adult males.

8. Migration increases with economic development.

9. Migration is mostly due to economic causes.\####Least Cost Theory

A concept developed by Alfred Weber to describe the optimal location of a manufacturing establishment in relation to the costs of transport and labor, and the relative advantages of agglomeration and deglomeration.\####Life Expectancy