AP Human Geography Ultimate Guide

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Space is defined as __________.

the geometric surface of the Earth.

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2

A place-name is also referred to as __________.

a toponym.

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3

The concept of __________ describes the succession of groups and cultural influences throughout a place’s history over time.

sequent occupancy.

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4

Formal regions are areas defined by __________.

some homogeneous characteristic or uniformity.

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5

The __________ is defined as the distance between two locations measured in linear units such as miles or kilometers.

linear absolute distance.

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6

__________ diffusion begins at a point of origin and spreads outward to nearby locations, particularly those along transportation lines.

Contagious.

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The __________ model attempts to show how different cities have similar spatial relationships and economic or social structures.

urban model.

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8

In the __________ model of urban structure, neighborhoods and commercial corridors are represented with no one center dominating the landscape.

Multiple-nuclei.

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9

The __________ represents the period where birth rates and death rates converge, leading to limited population growth and population decline.

Stage Four and Five of the Demographic Transition Model.

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10

According to Tobler's Law, __________ are more interrelated than those farther apart.

closer places.

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11

The __________ is a mathematical model used to calculate transportation flow between two points.

gravity model.

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12

The __________ Density measures the number of people per square unit of arable land.

physiologic.

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13

A __________ is defined as an attraction at a shorter distance that takes precedence over a farther attraction.

intervening opportunity.

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14

__________ regions are based upon the perception or mental map of the residents of the region.

Vernacular.

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15

The area where economic activity occurs is referred to as __________ space.

activity.

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16

The three major traditions of belief systems include Animist Tradition, Hindu-Buddhist Tradition, and __________ Tradition.

Abrahamic.

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17

In the Prime Meridian, __________ degrees longitude runs through Great Britain.

0°.

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18

A __________ is a pluralistic society where multiple cultural identities coexist.

multi-ethnic state.

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19

According to the __________ suspension theory, the modern nation-state emerged to protect capitalist interests.

Wallerstein’s world-systems.

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20

The __________ is a point of origin where human populations originally settled.

cultural hearth.

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21

The primary focus of a __________ is to serve consumer needs efficiently in a central marketplace.

central place.

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22

An __________ is defined as an area of bounded space with a homogeneous characteristic that identifies a cultural region.

cultural region.

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23

Residence patterns can be classified into __________ and dispersed rural settlements.

clustered.

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The term ______________ refers to the strategy where products are produced locally to satisfy local demands instead of relying on foreign-made goods.

import substitution.

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25

A __________ revolution began in the late 18th century, dramatically changing agricultural and industrial practices worldwide.

Industrial.

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26

__________ maps are specialized illustrations that elaborate on specific phenomena within a geographic area.

Thematic.

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27

The __________ is a defined geographical space where resource extraction and agricultural activity occurs.

primary economy.

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28

In contemporary urban settings, the __________ model addresses the expansion of suburban areas and corresponding urban changes.

galactic city.

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29

A __________ refers to human-made spaces that include both housing and commercial areas.

built environment.

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30

The __________ Model discusses the transition from concentrated urban centers to an expansive suburban layout with multiple commercial zones.

peripheral.

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