AP human geo

What is GIS?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a computer system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present geographic data by organizing information into distinct layers.

Define Possibilism.

The geographical theory that the physical environment may set limits on human actions, but people have the ability to adjust to the environment and choose from many economic and social alternatives.

What is the DTM?

The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) consists of 5 stages that categorize a country's population growth based on the transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as it develops.

Define Total Fertility Rate (TFR).

The average number of children a woman will have during her childbearing years, typically measured for women aged 15 through 49.

What are Push and Pull Factors?

Push factors are negative conditions that induce people to leave their current location, while pull factors are positive conditions that attract people to a new location.

Define Lingua Franca.

A language mutually understood and commonly used in trade by people who have different native languages, serving as a tool for global communication.

What is the Cultural Landscape?

The human-modified environment of a region, including the built environment (buildings, roads) and land-use patterns that reflect the values and beliefs of a cultural group.

What is Sovereignty?

The ability of a state to govern its territory and handle its internal and external affairs free from the control of other states.

Define Gerrymandering.

The process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the political party in power.

What is Devolution?

The transfer of certain powers from a central government to lower levels of government, such as regional or local authorities, often triggered by centrifugal forces.