Unit 1 FRQ Spatial Distribution AP human geography – Flashcards
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A. Define spatial distribution
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Spatial distribution refers to how resources, activities, and human demographic features of landscapes are arranged across the earth
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B. What are the three key elements of spatial distribution
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Pattern, density, concentration
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B1. Pattern
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the geometric or regular arrangement of something in a sturdy area
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B2. Density
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the frequency with which something occurs in space
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B3. Concentration
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the extent of a feature's spread over space
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C1. Type of maps in 1 and 2
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1. dot 2. choropleth
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C2. One way maps show similar distributions
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In both maps California and Texas are heavily populated with hispanics
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C3. Two of three key elements that explain distribution of Latinos
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Pattern: The arrangement of hispanic population creates a pattern along the borders of California and texas Concentration: population of hispanics concentrated very close to mexico along bottom of texas
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C4. Hypothesis to explain distribution of these maps.
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The temperatures of california and texas are similar to those of mexico and the location is not far therefore allowing more opportunities but staying within a similar lifestyle
