APHuG: Unit 1 Multiple Choice

Why does every map have some degree of distortion?

• Parallels and meridians don't cross at right angles on a globe

• Earth isn't a perfect sphere

• A curved surface can't be represented on a flat surface without distortion

• The grid system is 3D but the Earth is 2D

What is the science of mapmaking called?

• mapography

• globalization

• cartography

• geography

Which statement about latitude is false?

• latitude is a measure of distance from the Equator

• latitude lines are parallel

• latitude is between 0 and 180 degrees

• latitude lines intersect meridians at right angles

How are density and dispersion different within a defined area?

• Dispersion is about mobility, density is about permanence

• Density is the number of items, dispersion describes their proximity

• Density is perceived, dispersion is mathematical

• Dispersion is for functional regions, density is for formal regions

What is the term for the relationship between a portion of Earth on paper and the whole Earth?

• Space

• Connection

• Key

• Scale

• Sequence

What is this map type?

• choropleth

• isoline

• dot

• graduated symbol

• physical

Identify the map type.

• choropleth

• isoline

• dot

• graduated symbol

• physical

Identify the map type.

• choropleth

• isoline

• dot

• graduated symbol

• physical

Identify the map type.

• choropleth

• isoline

• dot

• graduated symbol

• physical

Identify the projection in the image.

• Mercator

• Robinson

• Columbian

• Goode-Homolosine

• American