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What is Human Geography?

The study of human activity and spatial organization.

What is a Cultural Landscape?

The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape.

What does Scale refer to in geography?

The relationship between the portion of the Earth being studied and the Earth as a whole.

What is a Spatial Perspective?

Understanding how people interact in space.

What is a Place in geographical terms?

A specific point on Earth distinguished by particular characteristics.

How is a Region defined?

An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics.

What do Physical Maps show?

Natural features such as mountains and rivers.

What do Political Maps display?

Governmental boundaries like countries and cities.

What are Thematic Maps used for?

Displaying specific data such as population density and climate.

What is Absolute Location?

The exact position of a place on the Earth's surface, defined by latitude and longitude.

What is Relative Location?

The location of a place in relation to other places.

What is Relocation Diffusion?

The spread of a feature through the movement of people.

What defines Hierarchical Diffusion?

Spread of a feature from a person of authority or power.

What is Contagious Diffusion?

The rapid spread of a feature through a population.

What does Stimulus Diffusion involve?

The spread of an underlying principle despite the rejection of a specific characteristic.

What is Sustainability in human-environmental interaction?

Using resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations.

What is Culture?

The body of customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits that together constitute a group's distinct tradition.

What is a Toponym?

The name by which a geographical place is known.

What does GIS stand for?

Geographic Information System, a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth's surface.

What is Remote Sensing?

Acquiring data from a distance, usually using satellite technology.

Who is Carl Sauer?

A geographer who emphasized the importance of cultural landscapes.

What did David Harvey focus on?

Spatial justice and the role of the economic system in geographic distributions.

What is one exam preparation tip?

Review key terms and definitions regularly.

What is another exam preparation tip?

Practice map reading skills and understand different types of maps.

What is a method to enhance exam preparation?

Use flashcards for important concepts and figures.

How can group study sessions help in exam preparation?

They facilitate discussion and testing each other’s understanding.