#AP Human Geography: Geographic Data - Your Night-Before-the-Exam Guide 🚀

Hey there, future geographer! Let's get you prepped and confident for tomorrow. This guide is designed to be your go-to resource, hitting all the key points quickly and effectively. Let's dive in!

#🗺️ What is Geographic Data?

Geographic data is information linked to specific locations on Earth. Think of it as anything that can be mapped! It includes:

• Coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• Place names
• Terrain features
• Land use patterns
• Population statistics

#📍 Names of Places

Places have names, and those names matter! They help us identify and differentiate locations.

• Cities: New York, London, Tokyo
• Towns: Small, often suburban areas
• Villages: Even smaller, often rural
• Regions: The Southwest, the Midwest
• Countries: USA, Canada, Brazil
• Natural Features: Mount Everest, Grand Canyon

#⛰️ Terrain Features

These are the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface.

• Mountains: High elevation, often formed by tectonic activity.
• Valleys: Low areas between mountains or hills.
• Rivers: Natural waterways flowing downhill.
• Lakes: Bodies of water surrounded by land.
• Oceans: Large bodies of saltwater.

#🚜 Land Use Patterns

How land is used in a specific area.

• Agricultural: Farming, raising animals.
• Residential: Housing areas.
• Commercial: Businesses, retail.
• Industrial: Manufacturing, factories.
• Natural: Parks, forests, conservation areas.

#📊 Population Statistics

Numerical data about people in an area.

• Total population: Number of people.
• Population density: People per unit area.
• Age structure: Distribution by age groups.
• Gender ratio: Males to females.
• Birth rate: Births per 1,000 people.
• Death rate: Deaths per 1,000 people.
• Life expectancy: Average lifespan.