AP Human Geography Unit 1 Review Quiz

Which map projection is known for its accurate direction suitable for naval expeditions?

• Goode’s Homolosine projection

• Gall-Peters projection

• Mercator projection

• Robinson projection

Which map projection is known for minimizing distortion by spreading it across the map?

• Goode’s Homolosine projection

• Gall-Peters projection

• Robinson projection

• Mercator projection

What type of map uses contour lines to represent terrain and elevation?

• Dot density map

• Thematic map

• Topographic map

• Choropleth map

What is the primary use of thematic maps?

• To navigate between places

• To illustrate spatial patterns of data

• To display elevation and terrain

• To show political boundaries

Which technology is described as collecting geographic information from satellites?

• GIS

• GPS

• Field observation

• Remote sensing

What is the main focus of using GPS technology?

• To navigate between locations

• To observe wildlife migration

• To analyze climate patterns

• To measure land for agriculture

Which type of data is subjective and can vary based on the collector?

• Secondary data

• Primary data

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

What does quantitative data typically consist of?

• Numerical measurements

• Personal interviews

• Photographic evidence

• Observational notes

At what scale is data not connected to any specific countries?

• Local scale

• Global scale

• Regional scale

• National scale

What is the effect of time-space compression in geography?

• It decreases the speed of information exchange.

• It increases the impact of distance on communication.

• It reduces the significance of physical distance between locations.

• It enhances the cultural differences between regions.