Geographical Skills

North of Mexico is an example of...

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Place

• Region

Answer explanation

A location + a direction (north) = RELATIVE LOCATION.

A region based on shared assumed similarities (like dialects, attitudes, beliefs, fanbases, etc.) is an example of this type of REGION...

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

Answer explanation

A perceptual region is tied to the IDEA of a group of places as sharing similar traits.

Brazilian Samba music is an example of...

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Place

• Region

Answer explanation

The location + a unique trait of that location = PLACE.

The Maritime provinces in Canada is an example of...

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Place

• Region

Answer explanation

A group of places + a shared trait amongst them = REGION.

Area codes and lines of Latitude & Longitude (40 N, 76 W) are an example of...

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Place

• Region

Answer explanation

A location + a specific identifier (zip code, lat/long, room number, house address, etc.) = ABSOLUTE / EXACT LOCATION.

The continents, or other type of regions determined by physical characteristics (Merrimack Valley, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, etc.) are examples of this type of REGION...

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

Answer explanation

This regional map of the USA is based on physical characteristics each group is based around.

A region based around a central hub, like a major city, transportation or utility station, is an example of this type of REGION...

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

Answer explanation

The Commuter Rail map in Boston shows the central hub (North & South Stations) for all rail lines in to and out from Boston.

An immigrant or a refugee or a migrant worker is an example of this type of MOVEMENT...

• Goods

• Ideas

• People

An apple being grown in Peru, transported by boat up the Pacific coast to California, and then trucked to Market Basket in MA, is an example of this type of MOVEMENT...

• Goods

• Ideas

• People

AI and ChatGPT is an example of this type of MOVEMENT...

• Goods

• Ideas

• People