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Unit 1: Thinking Geographically

AP Human Geography — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Cartography

The art and science of .

Absolute Location

The spot on Earth, typically using coordinates.

Relative Location

Describes a place in to other places.

Map Projections

Method of representing the surface of Earth on a _________ map.

Distortion

The inevitable stretching, squishing, or tearing of , distance, area, or direction when creating a 2D map.

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