AP Human Geography Unit Review

A series of flashcards covering key concepts in AP Human Geography for exam preparation.

What are the five themes of geography?

Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Regions

What defines absolute location?

Absolute location is defined by coordinates like latitude and longitude.

What are the five themes of geography?

Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Regions

What defines absolute location?

Absolute location is defined by coordinates like latitude and longitude.

What is the primary focus of physical geography?

Physical geography focuses on natural features like topography, climate, flora, and fauna.

What is a choropleth map?

A thematic map that shows data by shading patterns or colors.

What does LACEMOPS stand for?

Latitude, Air Masses, Continentality, Elevation, Mountain barriers, Ocean currents, Pressure cells, Storms.

What are primary, secondary, and tertiary countries?

Primary countries extract resources, secondary countries manufacture products, and tertiary countries provide services.

What is the main cause of migration?

The major cause of migration is economic reasons.

What does the Robinson projection minimize?

It spreads distortion across shape, size, and direction.

What is a formal region?

A region with distinct boundaries and one common trait.

What is relocation diffusion?

The spread of a feature through the physical movement of people.

What does the Dependency Ratio indicate?

The ratio of individuals too old or too young to work compared to those who can work.

What is the purpose of the Demographic Transition Model?

To represent changes in birth and death rates, leading to population growth.

What defines the term 'cultural landscape'?

The imprint of human culture on land.

What is xenophobia?

Hatred of foreigners based on stereotypes, prejudice, and racism.

What is the essence of environmental determinism?

The belief that the physical environment causes social development.

What is a guest worker?

A person allowed to temporarily work in another country.

What are the characteristics of folk culture?

Traditional practices of small, isolated communities.

What is globalization?

The process that increases connections and interactions across the globe.

What defines the concept of urban hierarchy?

The ranking of cities based on their economic and political influence.

What is the significance of the 'Gini Coefficient'?

It measures income inequality within a population.

What are the principles of the Von Thunen model?

A model that explains agricultural land use based on proximity to a market.

What is a megacity?

A metropolitan area with a population of more than 10 million.

What does 'gentrification' refer to?

The process of renovation and revival of declining neighborhoods through investment.

What is the difference between a primary and secondary economy?

Primary economy involves raw material extraction; secondary economy involves manufacturing.

What is the concept of 'urban sprawl'?

The expansion of urban areas into rural land.

What does the phrase 'cultural convergence' mean?

The process by which two or more cultures become more similar.