Front

Which of the following is an example of a formal region? The area served by a local bus route, The area that is defined as the State of Arizona, The perception of the American South, The area influenced by a local radio station

Back

The area that is defined as the State of Arizona

Front

What does GPS stand for?

Back

Global Positioning System

Front

Which of the following best describes a functional region? An area defined by a common language, An area organized around a central hub or focal point, An area defined by people's feelings and attitudes, An area with uniform physical or cultural characteristics

Back

An area organized around a central hub or focal point

Front

What is GIS used for?

Back

To combine different sources of data to create maps

Front

Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region? The area served by a local school district, The Midwest of the United States, The area covered by a local TV station, The Rocky Mountains

Back

The Midwest of the United States

Front

What type of map would you use to show the distribution of a particular phenomenon, such as population?

Back

Thematic map

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal region? It is defined by a central point and the surrounding areas affected by it, It is defined by people's perceptions and feelings, It is defined by uniform physical or cultural characteristics, It is defined by the services provided within it

Back

It is defined by uniform physical or cultural characteristics

Front

What does GIS stand for?

Back

Geographic Information System

Front

Which of the following is an example of a functional region? The Sahara Desert, The area served by a local television station, The perception of the Middle East, The state of Texas

Back

The area served by a local television station

Front

Which of the following best describes a perceptual region? Options: An area defined by a central point and the surrounding areas affected by it, An area defined by people's feelings and attitudes, An area with uniform physical or cultural characteristics, An area defined by governmental boundaries

Back

An area defined by people's feelings and attitudes