1.1 AP Human Geo Reading Notes

Geospatial Revolution

The current era characterized by the use of technical mapping, satellites, and aerial photos for data gathering by geographers.

Landscape Analysis

The task of defining and describing landscapes, which can refer to specific areas like "desert landscape" or "landscape of Tuscany."

Field Observation

The act of physically visiting a location to collect firsthand information about it.

Spatial Data

Information that can be tied to specific locations, encompassing both natural features and human activities.

Remote Sensing

A method of gathering information from satellites orbiting the Earth or other craft above the atmosphere.

Aerial Photography

Professional images captured from planes that provide observed data about landscapes.

Synthesis and Integration

The skills geographers use to interpret and combine collected data to understand the studied area better.

Geospatial Data

Information that can be quantitative or qualitative and is linked to specific places, including human activities and traits.

Fieldwork

The process of observing and recording information in a specific location to gather geospatial data.

Technology in Geography

Advances that have improved the collection, storage, analysis, and display of geospatial data, making it more accurate.

Sources of Geospatial Data

Includes government documents, news media, and smartphone apps that utilize locational data for various purposes.

Local Geographers

Students or individuals who gather information for projects or field studies in their local areas.