APHG Unit 1 Review

Front

Which type of map shows the distribution of a single variable across a geographic area?

Back

Thematic map

Front

What is the term for the exact location of a place using coordinates?

Back

Absolute location

Front

Which map projection is known for distorting the size of land masses near the poles?

Back

Mercator

Front

What is the process of gathering information by physically visiting a location called?

Back

Field observation

Front

Which technology uses satellites to determine precise locations on Earth?

Back

GPS

Front

What term describes the weakening of connections between two places as the distance between them increases?

Back

Distance decay

Front

Which concept refers to the ability of humans to modify their environment to suit their needs?

Back

Possibilism

Front

What is the term for a region unified by one or more common characteristics?

Back

Formal region

Front

Which scale of analysis would be most appropriate for studying global climate patterns?

Back

Global

Front

What type of map uses varying shades of color to represent different values of a variable?

Back

Choropleth map