AP HUG UNIT 1 FLASHCARDS

Flashcards for geography exam review.

Mercator Projection

Map projection excellent for direction but distorts size.

Good Homolosine Projection

Map projection accurate in size but distorts distance; not useful for direction.

Robinson Projection

Map projection that minimizes distortion across the map but has more distortion near the poles.

Gall-Peters Projection

Map projection accurate in size but distorts shape and direction.

Reference Maps

Maps that show boundaries and geographic features; useful for navigation.

Thematic Maps

Maps that display spatial patterns using quantitative data.

Choropleth Maps

Thematic maps that use colors to represent data.

Dot Density Maps

Thematic maps that show data distribution through points.

Graduated Symbol Maps

Thematic maps that use symbols to indicate data amounts.

Isoline Maps

Thematic maps that connect areas with similar data.

Flowline Maps

Thematic maps that illustrate movement between places.

Environmental Determinism

The idea that environment dictates societal success; criticized for oversimplification.

Formal Regions

Regions defined by common attributes.

Functional Regions

Regions organized around a node.

Perceptual Regions

Regions based on personal perceptions and opinions.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Systems that analyze and display geographic data.

Qualitative Data

Subjective, interpretive data.

Quantitative Data

Objective, numerical data.

Absolute Location

Exact coordinates.

Relative Location

Position in relation to other places.

Sense of Place

Emotional connection to a location.

Placelessness

Occurs when a place lacks unique features.

Spatial Distribution

Involves density, concentration, and patterns.