World Geo Basics of Geography

The physical and cultural characteristics of an area fall under the theme of

• location

• place

• region

• movement

(a)   location uses latitude and longitude

A _____ region is clearly defined

• functional

• formal

• absolute

• perceptual

a region that's based on interactions

• formal

• functional

• relative

• perceptual

______ distance is measured in miles

• linear

• time

• perceptual

• psychological

____ distance is how distance is "felt", and can sometimes change

• formal

• linear

• time

• psychological

(a)   distance is measured in hours, minutes, and seconds

Select all that apply: Maps can be distorted in

• size

• shape

• distance

• mass

A _____ is a way of drawing a map that reduces distortion

• thematic

• projection

• linear

• cartography

________ is when mapmakers gather data from instruments not at the site

• surveying

• remote sensing

• cartography

• projection