Winter Final Review

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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

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The area that is defined as the State of Arizona

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What does GPS stand for?

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Global Positioning System

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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

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An area organized around a central hub or focal point

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What is GIS used for?

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To combine different sources of data to create maps

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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

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The Midwest of the United States

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

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Thematic map

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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

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It is defined by uniform physical or cultural characteristics

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What does GIS stand for?

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Geographic Information System

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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

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The area served by a local television station

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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

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An area defined by people's feelings and attitudes