Geographic Data Collection in AP Human Geography

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary and concepts related to the collection of geographic data as discussed in AP Human Geography.

Geographic Data

Information about the Earth's physical and human landscapes collected by individuals or organizations.

Field Observations

A method where researchers visit locations and make written observations about what they see.

Travel Narratives

Written accounts of a person's travels that include geographic and cultural observations.

Quantitative Data

Numbers-based information that counts things, such as population or number of houses.

Qualitative Data

Data that describes characteristics or qualities, such as residents' satisfaction.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

A system that determines absolute location using a network of satellites.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Software that manipulates geospatial data for research and problem solving.

Remote Sensing

The collection of geographic information through satellite imagery or aerial photography.

Census

A governmental survey conducted every ten years to collect demographic information about a population.

Media Reports

News articles and other media content that provide geographic information about people and places.