Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The perceived or functional distance between two locations based on factors such as time, cost, or cultural connection, rather than absolute physical measurement.
AP course connection
Topic 1.1: 1.1 Introduction to Maps and Types of Maps