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Understanding Map Scales, Location Diffusion, and Geographical Concepts

This resource delves into essential geographical concepts necessary for mastering AP Human Geography. It covers three types of map scales, including ratio, written, and graphic scales. The significance of latitude and longitude is highlighted, alongside an explanation of spatial diffusion and the role of toponyms. Additionally, it discusses the distortions in map representation, the distinctions between absolute and relative locations, and the three types of regions and diffusion—formal, functional, and vernacular regions. Finally, it addresses the idea of anthropogenic effects on geography.

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Understanding Map Scales, Location Diffusion, and Geographical Concepts

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  1. Jeopardy Hosted by AP HUG 2011-2012

  2. Maps / Scales Region / Location Diffusion Anything 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300

  3. Row 1, Col 1 Name 3 types of map scales A ration or fraction A written scale A graphic scale

  4. 1,2 • Latitude is to the _____ as longitude is to the _____ Equator, Prime Meridian

  5. 1,3 What is diffusion? The process by which a characteristic spreads across space from one place to another over time.

  6. 1,4 A _____ is the name given to a place on Earth Toponym

  7. 2,1 • Name 2 problems are associated with distortion of a map. (there are 4) The shape, the distance, the relative size, and the direction.

  8. 2,2 What is the difference between absolute and relative location? Absolute gives exact location (ex: longitude and latitude), where as relative references other human and physical features on the landscape

  9. 2,3 Name the two main types of diffusion Relocation and Expansion

  10. _______ is to describe the reduction in the time it takes for something to reach another place Space-time compression

  11. 3,1 • Identify and describe the three basic concepts that help • geographers explain why similarities do not result from coincidence. Scale- the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole. Space- the physical gap or interval between two objects. Connections- relationships among people and objects across the barrier of space.

  12. 3,2 • Identify and describe the 3 types of regions Formal region- an area within which everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics Functional region- an area organized around a node or focal point Vernacular region- a place that people believe exists as a part of their cultural identity

  13. 3,3 Name the three types of expansion diffusion • Stimulus • Contagious • Hierarchical

  14. 3,4 What is Anthropogenic? Caused or produced by humans

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