APHG - Chapter 1

Front

Which map projection provides the most realistic depiction of the globe? Options: Mercator, Robinson, Miller, Gall-Peters

Back

Robinson

Front

The Red lines are showing what?

Back

Latitude

Front

What word best connects to "The science of making maps"?

Back

Cartography

Front

What technology is being shown in the picture? Options: GIS, GPS, CRI, FAQ

Back

GPS

Front

Which answer correctly describes Environmental Determinism or Possibilism? A Possibilist would say certain cultures are unable to adapt to climate changes, An Environmental Determinist would promote people wearing sandals in the snow, A Possibilist would believe that Humanity can find a way to live on Mars, An Environmental Determinist would say that Humans can live on Mars

Back

A Possibilist would believe that Humanity can find a way to live on Mars

Front

Why are so many world maps inaccurate?

Back

Distortion

Front

Which answer choice is a Relative location? Options: 1236 State Street, San Diego CA, 91911; GPS Coordinates - 41 24.2028, 2 10.4418; Next to the Jack in The Box by the Taco Shop; In the 3rd seat from the door in Room 1218 in Desert Oasis High School

Back

Next to the Jack in The Box by the Taco Shop

Front

What is an example below of recent efforts toward sustainability?
Options:
The Reduction in water in Lake Mead,
The Efforts of the United Nations to unite against climate change,
The War in Ukraine,
Cleaning up trash in the Pacific Ocean

Back

Cleaning up trash in the Pacific Ocean

Front

_______ are used on maps as a tool for measuring distance.

Back

scales

Front

This is an idea or innovation that migrates into new areas, leaving behind its origin or source of the cultural trait.

Back

Relocation Diffusion