Introduction to Maps (College Board AP® Human Geography): Flashcards
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Define reference maps.
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Define reference maps.
Reference maps are informational maps that show where something is located in space, displaying physical and man-made features.
Define thematic maps.
Thematic maps tell a story about a place by showing quantitative data.
What are the two main categories of maps?
The two main categories of maps are reference maps and thematic maps.
What are the five types of thematic map?
The five types of thematic map are choropleth, dot distribution, graduated symbol, isoline, and cartogram maps.
Define choropleth maps.
Choropleth maps use tone or color to represent spatial data.
What does each dot represent on a dot distribution map?
On a dot distribution map, each dot represents a specific quantity of something, such as the number of towns.
How do graduated symbol maps represent data?
Graduated symbol maps use symbols of different sizes to indicate different amounts of something, such as urban population.
What do isoline maps use to display data?
Isoline maps use lines that connect points of equal value.
Define cartograms.
Cartograms display information by distorting the size or shape of a place in proportion to the data represented.
Examples of reference maps include political maps, evacuation routes, and maps.
Examples of reference maps include political maps, evacuation routes, and topographical maps.
True or False?
Choropleth maps use symbols of different sizes to represent data.
False.
Choropleth maps use tone or color; it is graduated symbol maps that use symbols of different sizes.
Define spatial pattern.
A spatial pattern refers to the distribution of phenomena such as settlements across a geographical area.
Define absolute location.
Absolute location refers to the exact location of a place, expressed using latitude and longitude or the Cartesian coordinate system.
Define relative location.
Relative location describes a place in relation to other places and can change based on context.
True or False?
Absolute direction changes based on an individual's perspective.
False.
Absolute direction refers to cardinal directions, which do not change based on perspective; it is relative direction that depends on perception or context.
Define absolute distance.
Absolute distance measures the exact distance between two places in standardized terms, such as kilometers, miles, or feet.
Define relative distance.
Relative distance measures the perception of distance, taking into account things like time, money, or effort required to travel.
Define time-space compression.
Time-space compression describes the phenomenon in which the distance between places seems reduced due to improvements in technology.
Who developed the concept of time-space compression?
The concept of time-space compression was developed by David Harvey in 1990.
Define friction of distance.
Friction of distance means that distance and interaction are inversely related, so the further apart two places are, the less interaction they will have.
Define distance decay.
Distance decay refers to the lessening influence of something the further from its source you travel.
Define map projection.
A map projection takes the spherical shape of the earth and displays it on a flat surface.
The four major types of map projection are Mercator, Gall-Peters, and Robinson.
The four major types of map projection are Mercator, Gall-Peters, Conic and Robinson.
Which map projection is most commonly used for navigation?
The Mercator projection is most commonly used for navigation because it displays lines of constant compass-bearing.
What does the Gall-Peters projection preserve?
The Gall-Peters projection preserves the correct relative size of landmasses, but it distorts their shape.
True or False?
Robinson map projections are useful for navigation.
False.
Robinson projections preserve the size and shape of landmasses, but because their lines of latitude and longitude are not constant, they are not useful for navigation.
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