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AP HUG Unit 1
review of stuff to know for AP exam unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spatial Patterns | on maps: absolute and relative distance and direction, clustering dispersal, elevation |
| Thematic maps | show patterns. (choropleth, dot, isoline, cartogram.) |
| Map projection | a map that distorts shape, area, distance, or direction no projection preserves all 4 |
| GIS (geographic information system | layered digital mapping |
| GPS (global positioning system) | satelite location system that determines the precise position of something on Earth |
| Remote Sensing | aerial/satellite imagery |
| Reference Maps | shows locations, (political and road maps) |
| Absolute Location | Exact location of something. (latitude/longitude, address) |
| Relative Location | described by context |
| Place | physical and human traits |
| Space | distribution of features |
| Flows | Movement of people/goods |
| Distance Decay | Interaction decreases with distance |
| Time-Space compression | technology shrinks distance |
| Environmental Determinism | environment controls human behavior |
| Spatial Patterns | on maps: absolute and relative distance and direction, clustering dispersal, elevation |