AP Human Geography vvocab

4. Using resources in a way that doesn’t harm the environment or future generations.
7. The physical distance or area between two things on Earth.
10. The number of people living in a certain area, like per square mile.
11. An area of the Earth that shares common features, like climate, language, or culture.
12. The science and art of making maps.
14. Describes where something is. It can be absolute (using coordinates) or relative (where it is compared to something else).
15. The process of people, businesses, and countries becoming more connected worldwide.
17. When people move from one place to another, either within a country or between countries.
19. A computer system that helps collect, analyze, and display geographic data.

1. Where a place is compared to other places.
2. How people affect the environment and how the environment affects people.
3. A specific location on Earth that has unique physical and human characteristics.
5. A way to show the round Earth on a flat map, which can change the shape or size of places.
6. The level at which you observe something: local, regional, national, or global.
8. The growth of cities as more people move from rural areas.
9. The physical characteristics of a place, like land, water, climate, and vegetation.
13. How a location is known or feels because of its features and people.
16. The visible changes people make to the environment, like buildings, roads, or farms.
18. The spread of ideas, people, or products from one place to another.