AP Human Geo Unit 1 Vocab

Front

Imaginary line parallel to the equator measuring distance in degrees from north or south.

Back

latitude

Front

Imaginary line circling the Earth through the poles, running north to south.

Back

longitude

Front

Regional position of a place relative to others

Back

relative location

Front

Position of an item on Earth's surface as expressed in exact location.

Back

absolute location

Front

Map using shading/coloring to interpret data

Back

Choropleth

Front

Maps showing general info/navigation/location

Back

Reference

Front

Map showing states, countries, capitals

Back

Political

Front

Map showing Earth's natural features

Back

Physical

Front

Map that conveys information about a place; what is it like?

Back

Thematic

Front

Map using dots to show a quantity of a spatial characteristic.

Back

dot-distribution