AP Human Geography Unit 1

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Absolute Location

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describing where something is using the exact site on an objective coordinate system (Long. & Lat.)

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Relative Location

Back

describing the position of a place as compared to (or relative to!) another landmark (near the beach)

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Thematic Map

Back

a map that displays not only locations but maps a topic or theme of information with the location

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Environmental Determinism

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the belief that a physical environment is THE reason that some societies are strong while others are weaker

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Reference Map

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maps that emphasizes the location of places (without data attached)

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Map Projections

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a method of taking a 3D object and putting in on a 2D plane

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GIS

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software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically

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Natural Resources

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a physical material constituting part of Earth that people need and value

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What kind of map is this?

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Robinson

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What map is this? Options: Mercator, Robinson, Peters Equal Area, Goode Homolasine, Azimuthal

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Peters Equal Area