Unit 1: Concepts of Geographic Thinking

Which of the following is the definition for Geography?

• the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.

• The arrangement of objects on the earth’s surface in relationship to each other. Most easily seen on maps.

• A connection or relationship between two or more patterns or trends.

• Your personal point of view or the way you see/perceive a geographic situation, topic,event or issue.

The definition of spatial significance is:

• The importance of a location. How the physical and human features affects humans and the planet.

• The arrangement of objects on the earth’s surface in relationship to each other. Most easily seen on maps.

• A connection or relationship between two or more patterns or trends.

• Your personal point of view or the way you see/perceive a situation, topic,event or issue.

A trend is:

• a general direction in which something is developing or changing through time. Usually shown on maps.

• a general direction in which something is developing or changing through time. Usually shown on graphs

• The arrangement of objects on the earth’s surface in relationship to each other. Most easily seen on maps.

• The arrangement of objects on the earth’s surface in relationship to each other. Most easily seen on graphs

"Changes in CO2 concentrations influence changes in Earth’s Temperature" is a: (select ALL that apply)

• Interrelationship

• Fact

• Perspective

• Pattern

This image represents which type of pattern?

• Linear

• Dispersed

• Clusterd

• Outlier

This image represents which type of trend?

• Decreasing

• Increasing

• Fluctuating

• Steady

A perspective can be best described as:

• Your personal point of view or the way you see/perceive a situation, topic,event or issue.

• the action of supporting or opposing a particular perspective by default, sometimes regardless of the facts that support or oppose it.

• A connection or relationship between two or more patterns or trends.

• How data is represented on a graph

A rise in lung cancer rates and the image represent a: (select all that apply)

• Interrelationship

• Pattern

• Persepctive

• Opinion

75 Degrees South, 90 Degrees W is an example of which type of location?

• Absolute

• Relative

Northwest of South America is an example of what type of location?

• Absolute

• Relative