AP Human Geography Unit 2 Vocab

What is population distribution?

• The average age of the population in a given area or region.

• Pattern of where people live within a given area or region.

• The movement of people from one place to another.

• The number of people in a given area or region.

Define cultural landscape.

• Natural features influenced by human activity.

• Historical landmarks influenced by human activity.

• Artistic expressions influenced by human activity.

• Visible features influenced by human activity

What are migration patterns?

• The movement of individuals or populations within a small geographic area.

• The process of individuals or populations staying in one place for an extended period of time.

• Regular movement of individuals or populations from one place to another.

• Irregular movement of individuals or populations from one place to another.

Explain urbanization.

• Movement of people from urban to rural areas.

• Increase in agricultural activities in urban areas.

• Decrease in population density in urban areas.

• Population shift from rural to urban areas

What are agricultural practices?

• Methods and strategies used in fishing and aquaculture.

• Techniques and practices used in mining and extraction of minerals.

• Activities and techniques used in farming and cultivation of crops and livestock.

• Procedures and approaches used in manufacturing and production of goods.

What factors influence population distribution?

• Education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

• Transportation, communication, and technology.

• Language, religion, and cultural factors.

• Physical geography, climate, resources, economic opportunities, political factors, and social factors.

How does cultural landscape change over time?

• Cultural landscape changes over time due to various factors such as urbanization, globalization, technological advancements, migration, natural disasters, cultural changes, social norms, and economic developments.

• Cultural landscape changes primarily due to technological advancements.

• Cultural landscape changes only due to natural disasters.

• Cultural landscape remains unchanged over time.

What are the push and pull factors of migration?

• Political factors and environmental factors

• Economic factors and social factors

• Educational factors and cultural factors

• Push factors and pull factors are the reasons why people migrate from one country to another.

What are the positive and negative impacts of urbanization?

• Increased housing options, improved healthcare facilities, reduced traffic congestion.

• Improved public transportation, increased job opportunities, reduced crime rates.

• Decreased unemployment rates, reduced poverty levels, enhanced cultural diversity.

• Positive impacts: economic growth, improved infrastructure, increased access to services. Negative impacts: overcrowding, pollution, inequality.

What are the different types of agricultural practices?

• organic farming, conventional farming, sustainable farming, precision farming, and hydroponics

• vertical farming

• intensive farming

• subsistence farming