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Chapter 1 AP HG
Spatial Perspective terms from AMSCO text
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| spatial approach | the arrangement of geographic data using location, distance, direction, patterns, and human perceptions |
| latitude | the imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator |
| longitude | the imaginary lines that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian |
| toponyms | place names that provide insights into the geography or cultural aspect of a region, such as Salt Lake City |
| absolute location | the precise location of a place using latitude and longitude |
| scale | the ratio between the size of real things in the world and the same things on maps |
| political map | a map that shows and labels human created boundaries such as states, countries, capitals |
| physical map | a map that shows natural landforms, such as rivers, mountains, deserts |
| thematic map | map that shows spacial aspects of information using colors, dots, lines or symbols |
| cartogram | a map in which the size of countries are shown not by actual size, but by specific data, such as population or income |
| homogeneous region | a region which is united by a physical landform, a cultural practice, or an economic activity |
| quantitative data | data that can be measured and collected using numbers |
| qualitative data | data that is collected using interviews, documents, opinions, and reasons; much harder to analyze but important to understand human actions |
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