APHG Unit 1 Vocab Quiz

Spatial coordinates of latitude and longitude express

• relative location

• mathematical location

• relative direction

• absolute direction

• relative distance

A method for representing the three-dimensional surface of teh earth on the two-dimensional surface of a map is known as

• scale

• globalization

• proximity

• ethnography

• projection

A subjective image of an area informed by indiviual perceptions and experiences in that area is known as a

• thematic map

• reference map

• mental map

• countour map

• topographic map

The division of the United States into 9 regions by the Census Bureau is an example of

• functional region

• vernacular region

• nodal region

• uniform region

• climactic region

The principle of distance decay describes

• a positive correlation between distance and degree of relation

• a negative correlation between distance and degree of relation

• a negative correlation between distance and degree of relation

• an uncertain correlation between distance and degree of relation

• no correlation between distance and degree of relation

The ability to travel and communicate over greater distances in shorter amounts of time, due to technological innovations represents the idea of

• time-space compression

• stimulus diffusion

• friction of distance

• relocation diffusion

• possibilism

Which term refers to the physical character of a location?

• situation

• site

• relative location

• absolute location

• place

Which of the following referes to a ratio between distances portrayed on a map and actual distances on teh earth's surface that correspond to this map?

• chart

• scale

• countour

• grid

• projection

Thematic maps that employ a range of color tones to illustrate how particular values vary across predefined areas are referred to as

• dot maps

• choropleth maps

• graduated symbol maps

• isloline maps

• cartograms

A new fashion trend is spread by a social media influencer and gains very quick traction amongst their following audience. This would best be an example of

• Contagious Diffusion

• Relocation Diffusion

• Stimulus Diffusion

• Hierarchical Diffusion

• Expulsion Diffusion