AP FINAL EXAM UNIT 1 REVIEW

What are reference maps

• Reference maps are maps that display geographic information for navigation and orientation.
• Reference maps only show population density.
• Reference maps are used exclusively for political boundaries.
• Reference maps are primarily used for artistic purposes.

what are thematic maps

• Thematic maps are a type of digital map that cannot represent data visually.
• Thematic maps only display physical features of the landscape.
• Thematic maps are used exclusively for navigation purposes.
• • Maps that show spatial aspects of information or a type of phenomenon. 

what is Absolute and Relative Distance in geography

• Relative distance is always measured in kilometers or miles.
• Absolute distance refers to the distance between two cities on a map.
• Absolute distance is a precise measurement of space, while relative distance is a conceptual measure based on time or cost.
• Absolute distance is based on subjective perceptions of space.

what is space in geography

• Space refers only to the political boundaries of countries.
• Space in geography is the same as outer space.
• Space is a term used exclusively in astronomy.
• Space refers to the physical distance and arrangement of objects in a given area.

what is distance decay in geography

• Distance decay in geography refers to the principle that the interaction between two locations decreases as the distance between them increases.
• Distance decay is the increase in interaction as distance decreases.
• Distance decay is the phenomenon where people prefer to live in urban areas regardless of distance.
• Distance decay refers to the physical decay of geographical features over time.

What is time space compression in geography

• It is the phenomenon of time zones becoming irrelevant due to globalization.
• Time-space compression refers to the physical shrinking of geographical areas.
• Time-space compression is the increase in travel time due to technological failures.
• Time-space compression is the reduction in the time it takes to travel or communicate across distances due to technological advancements.

what is environmental determinism

• Environmental determinism is the belief that human behavior is entirely random.
• Environmental determinism is the idea that technology shapes the environment exclusively.
• Environmental determinism suggests that culture has no influence on human behavior.
• Environmental determinism is the theory that the environment shapes human behavior and culture.

what is possibilism in geography

• Possibilism states that the environment completely determines human activities.
• Possibilism suggests that all human choices are predetermined by the environment.
• Possibilism is the belief that human activities have no impact on the environment.
• Possibilism is the theory that the environment provides various possibilities for human activities, influenced by human choices.

what are the types of projections in geography

• Geostationary Projection
• The main types of projections in geography include: 1. Mercator Projection 2. Robinson Projection 3. Peters Projection 4. Conic Projection 5. Azimuthal Projection.
• Spherical Projection
• Cylindrical Projection

what is geographic data

• Geographic data is only related to climate patterns.
• Geographic data is solely about historical events in a region.
• Geographic data is information that identifies the geographic location of features and boundaries on Earth.
• Geographic data refers to the population statistics of a country.