AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

Region

AP Human Geography Chapter 1 (Basic Concepts) Test Review

Subject: 
Human Geography
Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Tags: 
Cartography
Geography
Geodesy
Earth sciences
Geostatistics
Spatial analysis
Map projection
Geographic information system
Physical geography
map
Remote sensing
Region

RUBENSTEIN, An Introduction to Human Geography, The Cultural Landscape Chapter 1 Basic Concepts MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following statements concerning spatial systems is not correct? A) Maps cannot be used to measure and analyze systems, only models can. B) The analysis of the role of each component helps reveal the operation of the entire system. C) They function as units because their component parts are interdependent. D) Spatial systems may be the basis for regional identification. Answer: A 2) Which of the following is an essential perspective used by geographers in forming their concepts? A) Absolute B) Human C) Relative D) Spatial Answer: D

TYPES OF REGIONS

Subject: 
Human Geography
Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Tags: 
Geography
Region
Regional geography
Sahara
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Texas

Formal Region ? Usually have distinct boundaries. ? Has one or more common feature that makes it different from surrounding areas Examples: Sahara Desert, Industrial Park, Dairy Belt, Canada, language, ethnic groups Functional (Nodal) Region ? EXAMPLES: railroad systems, highways, arts districts, shopping malls ? Area organized around a ?node? or focal point ? If the function of this region ceases to exists, the region no longer exists. ? Trait dominant @ central point; diminishes as move outward ? Interactions between core & hinterland Perceptual (Vernacular) Region ? EXAMPLES: ?Back Home where I come from??, ?the Midwest?, Dixie, the lower 48? ? Reflects human feelings and attitudes. ? You may not be

UNIT 1 GEOGRAPHY AND NATURE PPT.

Subject: 
Human Geography
Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Tags: 
Geography
Cartography
Geodesy
Geographic information system
map
Region
globalization
Topological map
Outline of geography

GEOGRAPHY: ITS NATURE AND PERSPECTIVES Key Concepts That Define Geography Location?the position of something on earth?s surface ? Absolute Location ( aka Mathematical Location) ? Relative Location Place ?a specific point on earth with human and physical characteristics ? Every location is ?Unique? + ?Sense of Place? Space ?the physical gap or distance between two objects (Distance Decay & Time-Space Compression) 32.2 N. , 30.1 W Scale ?the relationship between the size of an object or distance between objects on a map and the size of the actual object or distance on earth?s surface ? Large Scale ?More (++++) Detail (examples: small towns or cities) ? Small Scale ? Less (- - - -) Detail (examples: state or national or Global Maps)

Rubenstein Ch 1 Reading Guide

Subject: 
Human Geography
Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Tags: 
Science
Geography
anthropology
Academia
Geodesy
Earth sciences
Cartography
Region
Geographer
Human Geography
culture
Map projection

Thinking Geographically: Key Issue 1 How Do Geographers Describe Where Things Are? Rubenstein Ch. 1 pp. 1-12 1. Read the introduction on pages 2 and 3, Give a personal example of globalization and local diversity in your life. 2. Read the case study on page 4. Identify key three points from the section. 3. Define map: 4. Define scale: 5. Define cartography: ? MAPS 6. Give two purposes of maps. (a) (b) 7. Who first demonstrated that the earth was round? How? 8a. Who was the first to use the term ?geography.? 8b. List three of his contributions in geography at that time. (a) (b) (c) 9. Provide an example of developments in geography for each of the following: Chinese Muslims Age of Discovery (16th Century)

APHG CHAPTER 1

Subject: 
Human Geography
Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Tags: 
Statistics
Geography
Science
Spatial data analysis
Earth sciences
Cartography
Geostatistics
Spatial analysis
Geographer
Region
Ecology
Geographic information system

Chapter 1 Thinking Geographically 1 An in-depth Social Science Many people have misconceptions about geography and think of the discipline as simply an exercise in memorizing place names. 2 Where we find Geography? Geography exist in the global issues receiving attention at this time things such as Population growth Terrorism Cultural diffusion. Diffusion is defined as the spread of linguistic or cultural practices or innovations within a community or from one community to another. 3 Location, Location, Location Geography's importance can also be established by looking at community issues, such as: Water supply Pollution Growth management Housing Retail Openings Closures 4 Thinking Geographically

AP Hug chapter 1 test review

Subject: 
Human Geography
Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Tags: 
Geography
Cartography
Geodesy
Science
Academia
Earth sciences
Navigation
Physical geography
Spatial analysis
Latitude
Region
Human Geography
Environment

The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography, 10e (Rubenstein) Chapter 1 Thinking Geographically 1) Which of the following statements is most correct regarding the origins of geography? A) Geography was invented as a science in the late 18th century. B) Geography owes its existence to the Renaissance period in Western Europe. C) Humans have practiced geography at least since the time of ancient Greek civilization. D) Human geography was not practiced until powerful computers capable of mapping detailed information were invented. 2) Scale is A) the system used by geographers to transfer locations from a globe to a map. B) the extent of spread of a phenomenon over a given area. C) the difference in elevation between two points in an area.

ap hug key issue 2

Subject: 
Human Geography
Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Tags: 
Geography
Science
Academia
Regional geography
Earth sciences
Geodesy
anthropology
Region
biome
Geographer
Geographica
Public Land Survey System
Environment

Thinking Geographically: Key Issue 2 Why Is Each Point On Earth Unique? ? PLACE: UNIQUE LOCATION OF A FEATURE 1. Define toponym: 2. Identify four ways in which places can receive names a) b) c) d) 3. Identify three reasons for which places sometimes change names a) b) c) 4. Define site: 5. List some site characteristics. 6. Complete the following sentence about site: Human actions have the ability to ______________ the characteristics of a site. 7. Define situation: 8. What role do familiar places have understanding situation of unfamiliar places? 9. What place is designated as 0 degrees longitude? 10. What is the name for the line drawn at 0 degrees longitude? 11a. How is a degree of longitude or latitude further subdivided? 11b. Give an example.
Subscribe to RSS - Region

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!