Geo&Society U2 Test Review Quiz

What type of map uses symbols that vary in size to represent the quantity or intensity of a particular attribute in different geographic areas?

• Dot Density Maps

• Choropleth Maps

• Proportional Symbol Maps

• Thematic Maps

In which type of map do individual dots represent a specific quantity of a particular attribute, allowing for the visualization of spatial patterns and distributions?

• Proportional Symbol Maps

• Choropleth Maps

• Dot Density Maps

• Thematic Maps

What type of map uses different colors or shades to represent variations in a particular variable across geographic regions?

• Dot Density Maps

• Choropleth Maps

• Proportional Symbol Maps

• Thematic Maps

Which category of maps is designed to show the spatial distribution of a specific theme, topic, or phenomenon?

• Choropleth Maps

• Dot Density Maps

• Reference Maps

• Thematic Maps

Which field of geography would be involved in using satellite imagery to look for concentrations of artificial lights on Earth’s surface at night?

• Physical Geography

• Human Geography

True or False - The Robinson projection creates a map with minimal size and shape distortion, making it easier to read.

• True

• False

True or False - A formal region is an area on Earth's surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary.

• True

• False

Which definition best describes a functional region?

• An area defined by perceived attitudes and ideas of people.

• An area defined by one or more linkages and activities occurring in that area.

• An area defined by clear physical boundaries and political borders.

Regions that are defined by people's beliefs, feelings, and perceptions, rather than strict and objective criteria, are referred to as:

• Perceptual Regions

• Formal Regions

• Functional Regions

• Choropleth Maps

What statement best explains why growing food crops had an advantage over hunting and gathering?

• Humans could use machines and mechanized tools.

• Humans prefer plant-based food to animal-based food.

• Humans could control the amount of food they produced.