GIEL 1.4 [AI generated, checked]

What does the scale of a map refer to?

• The size of the paper the map is printed on

• The number of landmarks shown on the map

• The color scheme used on the map

• The ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground

What is the broader meaning of scale for geographers?

• The level of detail on a map

• The physical size of a map

• The extent of an area in which a phenomenon or process takes place

• The number of countries shown on a map

What are spatial scales nested within according to geographers?

• Different planets

• Different continents

• Different countries

• One another (smaller places nested inside larger areas)

Answer explanation

Geographers may often think about scale at different hierarchies such as global, regional, and local.

●Global areas consist of many regions, then countries, and then even smaller spatial units within countries such as provinces or districts.

●These are known as nested areas are smaller areas located within larger areas.

●The idea of nested areas/small places located inside larger places can also be observed in other contexts at larger scales.

●For example, Singapore is a part of the Southeast Asia region, which in turn is part of both the larger regions of Asia and the Asia Pacific.

What is the purpose of examining phenomena at different spatial scales?

• To limit the understanding of geographical concepts

• To learn about how events and processes at one spatial scale may affect people and nature at other spatial scales.

• To provide different perspectives based on spatial patterns and trends observed

• To make maps more colorful

How does zooming into the scale of the neighbourhood help us to understand relationships between people and nature in their neighbourhoods?

• Local communities and nearby nature areas are enemies

• Helps us to appreciate the similarities and differences between locations.

• Local communities and nearby nature areas are independent of each other

• Helps us to see that local communities and nearby nature areas are dependent upon each other

What are regions in the context of geographical concepts?

• Areas with random characteristics

• Areas with no characteristics

• Areas with completely different characteristics

• Areas with similar physical and/or human characteristics

What is the purpose of spatial patterns in geography?

• To show the non-random arrangement of services, events, and objects in an area

• To make maps look more interesting

• To hide important information

• To confuse geographers

How are neighbourhoods organised in Singapore?

• In a circular pattern

• Nested areas of the same size

• Randomly

• Nested areas of different sizes beginning with a single residential unit

Shops and services offered by global chains and independent stores help to meet people's everyday needs. On which spatial scale will these amenities be found?

• Town centre

• Neighourhood

• Precinct

Integrated transport hubs where bus interchanges and train stations are located near shopping malls make it easier for residents to access amenities on their way to work or home. On which spatial scale will these amenities be found?

• Town centre

• Neighourhood

• Precinct