AP Human Geography Review Flashcards

A collection of flashcards summarizing key concepts from the AP Human Geography lecture notes.

What is the main goal of the AP Human Geography review video?

To summarize key concepts from all seven units of AP Human Geography.

What are the two types of research methods mentioned in relation to data interpretation?

Quantitative and qualitative research.

Describe the concept of scale in geography.

Scale refers to the extent of the Earth's surface being viewed, distinguishing between small scale (broad view) and large scale (detailed view) maps.

What is the difference between environmental determinism and possibilism?

Environmental determinism suggests the environment limits society's growth, while possibilism argues that society can adapt and modify the environment.

What characterizes a functional region?

A functional region is organized around a central node, often related to economic activities or interactions.

What are push and pull factors in migration?

Push factors are reasons that drive people away from their current residence, while pull factors attract people to new locations.

What is the Demographic Transition Model?

A model that describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as it develops.

Differentiate between universalizing and ethnic religions.

Universalizing religions aim to convert followers worldwide, while ethnic religions are closely associated with a specific culture and do not seek converts.

What are the three economic sectors mentioned?

Primary sector (natural resources), secondary sector (manufacturing), and tertiary sector (services).

Explain the Bid Rent Theory.

A theory that describes how land prices and demand for land vary with distance from the city center.

How does gentrification impact low-income neighborhoods?

Gentrification can raise property values and improve neighborhoods but may also displace existing residents.

What is the purpose of a superimposed boundary?

Superimposed boundaries are those created by external powers without regard for existing cultural or ethnic compositions.

Describe the gravity model of urban interaction.

A model that predicts the likelihood of interaction between two places based on their size and distance from each other.

What concept explains the uneven distribution of economic development globally?

World Systems Theory, which highlights the dependency of periphery countries on core countries.

What is cultural relativism?

The practice of viewing a culture through its own standards rather than judging it by the standards of another culture.

What is the main function of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

GIS is used to layer and analyze spatial data to visualize and interpret different spatial relationships.

What is environmental sustainability as discussed in AP Human Geography?

The practice of ensuring that development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

What does the term 'counter migration' refer to?

The phenomenon where areas experiencing out-migration often see return migration from those who previously left.