AP Test Flashcards
What is where
the global distribution of any phenomenon
- physical
- political
- cultural
- economic
why there
why certain things are certain places
why care
makes geography matter
what are the five themes of geography
- place
- region
- movement
- human environmental interaction
- location
place
a single spot on earth with a unique tangible and intangible characteristics
sense of place
an emotional response to a place you’re unfamiliar with
Perception of place
An emotional response to a place you’re unfamiliar with
- usually bias or stereotypes
Culture trait
Single characteristic in a culture
Culture complex
Collection of characteristics/behavior associated w/ a trait
Hearth
Place of origin of a trait
Cultural landscape
- Creates a visible imprint on the physical landscape
- term created by carl sauer
- how a culture affects the physical landscape
Sequent occupancy
Multiple cultures create cultural landscape over time in the same place
-ex: Constantinople
Region
Area w common characteristics
What are the three types of region
- Formal
- Functional
- Perceptual
What’s a formal region
Can be proven to exist– can collect data about it climates can be proven, countries and cities, physical features, languages and cultures
