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AP Human Geography
Unit 7 – Industrial and Economic Development
Topic 7.9
What does 'friction of distance' mean in geographical terms?
Physical barriers that hinder movement from one place to another.
The increase in difficulty and cost that comes with increasing distance from resources, goods or services.
Gradual change in cultural traits due to spatial separation between groups .
Influence exerted by proximity or nearness to certain locations over others .
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