AP Human Geography Final Review UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
absolute location The exact position of an object or place, measured within the spatial coordinates
of a grid system.
cartography science or art of making maps
cultural landscapes The products of complex interactions between humans and their environments.
distortion a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map
environmental geography The intersection between human and physical geography, which explores the
spatial impacts humans have on the physical environment and vice versa.
equator an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing
the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of
latitude 0°.
formal regions Also called uniform regions, an area that has striking similarities in terms of one or
a few physical or cultural features.
functional (nodal) regions areas organized around cores, or nodes
GIS Geographic Information System; a computer system that captures, stores,
analyzes, and displays data.
, globalization Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something
worldwide in scope.
GPS Global Positioning System; uses a system of satellites, tracking stations, and
receivers to determine precise absolute locations on earth.
human geography a branch of geography that focuses on the study of patterns and processes that
shape human interaction with the built environment, with particular reference to
the causes and consequences of the spatial distribution of human activity on the
Earth's surface
landscapes The overall appearance of an area that is shaped by both human and natural
influences
latitude The numbering system used to indicate the location of parallels drawn on a globe
and measuring distance north and south of the equator.
linear pattern when the pattern in along straight lines, like rivers, streets, or railroad tracks.
location The position of anything on Earth's surface.
longitude The numbering system used to indicate the location of meridians drawn on a
globe and measuring distance east and west of the prime meridian (0°).
Mercator projection a map projection of the earth onto a cylinder
meridian an arc drawn between North and South poles that measures longitude
multi-national corporations An example of economic globalization in which the business has centers of
operation in many parts of the globe.
perceptual (vernacular) regions places that people believe to exist as a part of their cultural identity
periphery the outer boundary of a region; Countries that usually have low levels of
economic productivity, low per capita incomes, and generally low standards of
living. The world economic periphery includes Africa (except for South Africa),
parts of South America, and Asia.
Peters Projection An equal-area projection purposely centered on Africa in an attempt to treat all
regions of Earth equally.
place A specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular character.
CORRECT ANSWERS
absolute location The exact position of an object or place, measured within the spatial coordinates
of a grid system.
cartography science or art of making maps
cultural landscapes The products of complex interactions between humans and their environments.
distortion a change in the shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map
environmental geography The intersection between human and physical geography, which explores the
spatial impacts humans have on the physical environment and vice versa.
equator an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing
the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of
latitude 0°.
formal regions Also called uniform regions, an area that has striking similarities in terms of one or
a few physical or cultural features.
functional (nodal) regions areas organized around cores, or nodes
GIS Geographic Information System; a computer system that captures, stores,
analyzes, and displays data.
, globalization Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something
worldwide in scope.
GPS Global Positioning System; uses a system of satellites, tracking stations, and
receivers to determine precise absolute locations on earth.
human geography a branch of geography that focuses on the study of patterns and processes that
shape human interaction with the built environment, with particular reference to
the causes and consequences of the spatial distribution of human activity on the
Earth's surface
landscapes The overall appearance of an area that is shaped by both human and natural
influences
latitude The numbering system used to indicate the location of parallels drawn on a globe
and measuring distance north and south of the equator.
linear pattern when the pattern in along straight lines, like rivers, streets, or railroad tracks.
location The position of anything on Earth's surface.
longitude The numbering system used to indicate the location of meridians drawn on a
globe and measuring distance east and west of the prime meridian (0°).
Mercator projection a map projection of the earth onto a cylinder
meridian an arc drawn between North and South poles that measures longitude
multi-national corporations An example of economic globalization in which the business has centers of
operation in many parts of the globe.
perceptual (vernacular) regions places that people believe to exist as a part of their cultural identity
periphery the outer boundary of a region; Countries that usually have low levels of
economic productivity, low per capita incomes, and generally low standards of
living. The world economic periphery includes Africa (except for South Africa),
parts of South America, and Asia.
Peters Projection An equal-area projection purposely centered on Africa in an attempt to treat all
regions of Earth equally.
place A specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular character.
