AP Human Geography Unit 1 Mid-Term

What is the main characteristic of the Mercator map projection?

• It accurately represents the size of landmasses near the poles.

• It preserves angles and shapes for navigation purposes.

• It is an equal-area projection that minimizes distortion.

• It shows true distances between any two points on the map.

What does a topographic map scale of 1:50,000 mean?

• 1 centimeter on the map represents 50,000 centimeters on the ground.

• 1 inch on the map represents 50,000 inches on the ground.

• 1 kilometer on the map represents 50,000 kilometers on the ground.

• 1 meter on the map represents 50,000 meters on the ground.

What is the primary purpose of political maps?

• To show physical features of the landscape.

• To display elevation and terrain.

• To represent governmental boundaries and major cities.

• To indicate climate zones.

How does GPS technology determine your location?

• By measuring distances from at least three satellites.

• By using a compass to determine the direction you are facing.

• By triangulating your position between cell phone towers.

• By calculating the time it takes for a signal to travel from your phone to a single satellite.

What is possibilism in geography?

• The theory that the environment sets strict constraints on human activities.

• The idea that humans have the ability to adjust and choose a course of action within an environment.

• The belief that natural disasters are the main shaping force of human civilization.

• The concept that urban development is the key driver of cultural evolution.

Which of the following is NOT a type of region?

• Formal region

• Functional region

• Perceptual region

• Isolated region

What is the focus of human geography?

• The study of Earth's physical features and processes.

• The analysis of the distribution and movement of planets.

• The examination of human societies and their relationships with the environment.

• The investigation of animal migration patterns.

What does a spatial perspective in geography help us understand?

• The chronological order of historical events.

• The distribution and organization of people, places, and environments.

• The chemical composition of different rock types.

• The mathematical equations governing planetary motion.

What is the main disadvantage of the Mercator map projection for geographical analysis?

• It does not show any types of boundaries.

• It distorts the size of landmasses, especially near the poles.

• It cannot be used for navigation.

• It only displays one hemisphere at a time.

What is the significance of scale in topographic maps?

• It determines the map's color scheme.

• It indicates the level of detail that the map will show.

• It shows the direction of magnetic north.

• It provides the legend for symbols used on the map.