AP Human Geography - 2020 Big Ideas Packet

Flashcards for key concepts in AP Human Geography covering various units such as geospatial technologies, urbanization, migration, and sustainability.

Geospatial Technologies

Tools and systems designed to collect, store, analyze, and present georeferenced data.

Field Observations

Direct observations made in absolute space to study architecture, land use, and settlement patterns.

Urbanization

The increasing concentration of people in urban areas.

Migration

Relocation of people to a new area for long periods.

Demographic Transition Model (DTM)

A model describing population change over time through stages of (1) high birth/death rates, (2) high birth rates and declining death rates, (3) declining birth/death rates, (4) low birth/death rates.

Cultural diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

Economic Sectors

Segments of the economy categorized as primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.

Suburbanization

The growth of areas on the outskirts of cities, often leading to urban sprawl.

Population Distribution

The pattern of where people live, typically clustered in cities.

Sustainable Agriculture

Farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising future generations.