AP Human Geography

Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Geography

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE THIS IS DUE TO COMPLETE THESE
ASSIGNMENTS!!!

Read Chapter 1 & Appendix A (Maps)

Reading & Thinking Sheet
Chapter 1. 1 Intro to Human Geography Reading Guide Worksheet
Chapter 1. 2 Intro to Human Geography Reading Guide Worksheet
DRA: Cartographic Generalization
DRA: MAPS
Map: Europe
Unit 1 Review (Nature and Perspectives of Human Geography)

UNIT OBJECTIVES

BE ABLE TO
define geography and human geography and explain the meaning of the spatial
perspective.

explain how geographers classify each of the following and provide examples of each:
a) distributions

b) locations

c) regions

identify how each of the following plays a role in mapmaking:

a) induction c) simplification

b) symbolization d) categorization

identify types of scale and projections used in mapmaking - identify advantages and
disadvantages of different projections.

list different types (models) of diffusion and provided examples/illustrations of each in the
real world.

distinguish between different types of mapped information (dot distribution, choropleth,

etc.) and provide explanations of strengths and weaknesses of each.

define and discuss cultural ecology, possibilism, and environmental determinism.

 A.P. Human Geography Reading & Thinking Note Sheet

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Human Geography

NAME: ______________________

Provide a basic summary of the chapter (1 paragraph):

Key Ideas (Write the main or key ideas/concepts of the chapter)

Filling the tank - List any 3 things {explained} that you found new, interesting & thought provoking in the Ch.

WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THIS MAKE (How does this chapter further aid your understanding of APHUG?)
KBAT #1: KNOW and BE ABLE TO
Know THINKING GEOGRAPHICALLY

Accessibility Hierarchical Diffusion Space Time Compression

(Rubenstein)
Cartography Independent Invention Stimulus Diffusion
Connectivity International Date Line (Rubenstein) Time-Distance Decay
Contagious Diffusion Latitude Time-Space Compression
Cultural Ecology Location Toponym
Cultural Landscape Location Theory Uneven Development
(Rubenstein)
Culture Longitude Vernacular Region
Culture Complex Mercator Projection (Appendix A)
Culture Trait Pandemic GEOGRAPHICAL TOOLS
Density (Rubenstein) Perceptual Region
Distance Political Ecology Geographic Information System (GIS)
Distance Decay Possibilism Global Positioning System (GPS)
Distribution (Rubenstein) Prime Meridian Remote Sensing
Environmental Determinism Projection (Rubenstein) Geocaching
Epidemic Relocation Diffusion Distortion (Appendix A)
Equator (Independent) Remote Sensing Reference Maps (Notes)
Expansion Diffusion Robinson Projection (Appendix A) Thematic Maps (Notes)
Formal Region Scale Cartogram (Notes)
Friction of Distance Sequent Occupance Dot Distribution Maps (Notes)
Functional Region Site Choropleth Maps (Notes)
Globalization Situation Graduated Symbol Maps (Notes)
Hearth (also Cultural) Spatial Isoline Maps
Mental Maps

BE ABLE TO

define geography and human geography and explain the meaning of the spatial
perspective.

explain how geographers classify each of the following and provide examples of
each:
a) distributions

b) locations

c) regions

identify how each of the following plays a role in mapmaking:

a) induction c) simplification

b) symbolization d) categorization

identify types of scale and projections used in mapmaking - identify advantages

and disadvantages of different projections.

list different types (models) of diffusion and provided examples/illustrations of

each in the real world.
 distinguish between different types of mapped information (dot distribution,
choropleth, etc.) and provide explanations of strengths and weaknesses of each.

define and discuss cultural ecology, possibilism, and environmental determinism.

Maps!
What kind of maps do we use? What terms do we associate with maps? Are they what they
seem to be?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?
playnext=1&index=0&feature=PlayList&v=n8zBC2dvERM&list=PL9DF42BD3AD0FB8ED

What is the group trying to convince the president (through his staff) to do? Why?

What do you think the outcome should be? Why?

Read Appendix A (in the back of your book) and answer the following questions about
maps.

1. What are different map types? How do they differ?

2. Describe scale. What is odd about scale?

3. What are some symbols that are used universally on maps?

4. What are legends?

 5. What are mapmakers called?

Key Geographical Skills (Just for your knowledge DONT

Answer)
1. How to use and think about maps and spatial data sets.

2. How to understand and interpret the implications of associations among

phenomena in places.

3. How to recognize and interpret at different scales the relationships among

patterns and processes.

4. How to define regions and evaluate the regionalization process

5. How to characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.

Place, Space, and Scale

Three Parts of the Geographical Perspective:
Mr. Mendoza
APHUG
Map Identification #1 EUROPE

1. Use this list for activity #1 on the next page (Political Geography labeling of the countries)
2. List the capital city of each of the following countries in the blank adjacent to the
corresponding country.

Albania _________________________ Liechtenstein __________________________

Andorra ___________________________ Lithuania _____________________________

Austria ____________________________ Luxembourg __________________________

Belarus ___________________________ Macedonia ____________________________

Belgium __________________________ Malta ________________________________

Bosnia ___________________________ Moldavia _____________________________

Bulgaria __________________________ Netherlands ___________________________

Croatia ___________________________ Norway ______________________________

Cyprus ___________________________ Poland _______________________________

Czech Republic ____________________ Portugal ______________________________

Denmark _________________________ Romania ______________________________

Estonia ___________________________ Russia ________________________________

Finland ___________________________ San Marino ____________________________

France ____________________________ Serbia & Montenegro ____________________

Germany __________________________ Slovakia ______________________________

Greece ____________________________ Slovenia ______________________________

Hungary ___________________________ Spain _________________________________

Iceland ____________________________ Sweden _______________________________

Ireland ____________________________ Switzerland ____________________________

Italy ______________________________ Ukraine _______________________________

Latvia _____________________________ United Kingdom (UK) ____________________

Europe
Political Geography be sure to label these and color in a variety of colors of your choice.
Label the 40 countries found in Europe on your large blank map of Europe #1 (next pg.). Also,
make a list of the 40 countries and their capitals (write it on the list above).

Physical Geography- be sure label these dark- you will color lightly over the information
(Use large blank map #2 for the identification of the bodies of water, landforms and cities).
Label the bodies of water
Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean Norwegian Sea
North Sea English Channel Baltic Sea
Mediterranean Sea Adriatic Sea Aegean Sea
Black Sea Rhine River Seine River
Danube River Thames River Po River
Label the landforms
Iberian Peninsula Apennine Mtns. Alps Mtns.
Balkan Mtns. Pyrenees Mtns.
Label the following cities
Barcelona Edinburgh Nice
Frankfurt Stuttgart Zurich
Milan Venice Marseille
Munich Naples
Climate (Use the small map of Europe below)
Color the climate regions found in Europe
Semiarid Mediterranean Humid Subtropical Marine Subarctic
Humid continental Tundra Ice cap Highland