AP Human Geography Vocabulary quiz 1.2 -1.4

What does "aerial photography" refer to?

• Capturing images of the Earth's surface from above

• Capturing images of the Earth's surface from the ground

• Capturing images of the Earth's surface from under the sea

• Capturing images of the Earth's surface from space

What is a "data table" in the context of data analysis and representation?

• A graphical representation of data

• A visual representation of a landscape

• A tabular arrangement of data in rows and columns

• A 3D representation of spatial data

Which term refers to gathering information about the environment through direct observations on-site?

• Remote sensing

• Field observation

• Geo-visualization

• Graph

What does "GIS" stand for in geography?

• Geographic Imaging System

• Geospatial Information Source

• Global Information Sharing

• Geographic Information System

What is the process of understanding and analyzing the features and characteristics of a landscape called?

• Landscape analysis

• Geo-visualization

• Remote sensing

• Landscape

Which term refers to the graphical representation of data trends or relationships?

• Graph

• Geo-visualization

• Data table

• Landscape analysis

What is the study of spatial patterns, processes, and relationships at various scales called?

• Spatial geography

• Spatial interaction

• Spatial approach

• Spatial association

What term refers to the visible and physical aspects of a landscape or area?

• Landscape

• Place

• Geo-visualization

• Patterns

Which technology allows for accurate positioning and navigation using signals from satellites?

• GPS (Global Positioning System)

• GIS (Geographic Information System)

• Remote sensing

• Aerial photography

What does "GPS" stand for in geography and technology?

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Positioning System

• Geo-Precise Satellite

• Geospatial Positioning System