AP Chapeter 1-2 test

Like the map below, all maps have some kind of distortion. Why? *

• All maps are smaller than the areas they actually represent.

• Human error is always present when a map is made.

• The earth's surface is curved, and a map is flat.

• Maps can depict only a small number of the many details of the earth's surface.

• The world constantly changes, so maps are never correct.

Why is the map projection shown here especially useful for navigation? *

• Distances are correctly portrayed.

• Direction is constant across the map.

• Area of land measure is shown accurately.

• It shows the sizes of bodies of water accurately.

• Distortion of shape is minimized.

Which term refers to the collection of geospatial data through the use of satellite imagery? *

• Geographic Information System

• Fieldwork

• Photographic Interpretation

• Global Positioning System

• Remote sensing

Which term most closely describes a model in geography? *

• Theory

• Guess

• Replica

• Hypothesis

• Map

Which are examples of qualitative data that is often used by geographers? *

• Tables showing the age distribution of people in a community.

• Satellite imagery and aerial photographs.

• Interviews with observers and personal descriptions.

• Census counts and population statistics.

• Measurements of distance made using GPS receivers.

Why are geographers interested in the information in DOLLY? *

• Geographers are more likely to use new technology than are other scientists.

• DOLLY provides an opportunity for geographers to work with data scientists.

• Geographers focus on the sentiments of people more than other scientists do.

• DOLLY provides information about spatial distribution of people's reaction to events.

• The data is searchable, and most geographic information is hard to organize.

Which issue would a geographer research using DOLLY? *

• Why some people are more likely than others to use new technology.

• How people in different areas reacted to the results of a presidential election.

• How the weather affects the number of people who feel sick.

• At what temperature people begin to describe the day as "cold."

• Why people consider themselves either conservative or liberal.

How are a cartogram and a graduated symbol map similar? *

• Both portray numerical data for comparison between places.

• Both provide a good compromise among distortions of shape, size, direction, and distance.

• Both are useful for comparing the physical area of a country.

• Both display latitude and longitude accurately.

• Both indicate exact locations of specific data precisely.

Which of the following terms best describes regions that make up the political geographic divisions within a country or province? *

• Vernacular

• Cultural

• Perceptual

• Formal

• Nodal

Given the definitions below, watersheds and milksheds can best be classified as what type of region? *

• Functional

• Cultural

• Vernacular

• Cultural

• Agricultural