Ap Human Geography Study Guides

Define Map - ANS A map is a two dimensional or flat scale model of Earth's surface, or a portion of it What is the science of mapmaking called? - ANS The science of mapmaking is called cartography. What are the two purpose that maps serve? - ANS A map serves as a reference tool and a communication tool. Who first used the term "geography"? - ANS Eratosthenes is the first person of record to use the term "geography". What does the term "geography" mean? - ANS Geo means "Earth" while graphy means "to write" so geography is mapping the Earth. Examples of development in geography: Chinese - ANS Chinese man, Pei Xiu created an elaborate map of China in A.D. 267. Examples of development in geography: Muslims - ANS A Muslim geographer named Muhammad al- Idrrsi prepared a world map and a geography text in 1154. Examples of development in geography: Age of Discovery (16th Century) - ANS Abraham Orthelius created first modern atlas while German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller produced the first map with the label "America" Define Scale: - ANS Scale is the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole.