Unit 1 Human Geo Quiz

What Map type is this?

• Physical map

• Dot Distribution Map

• Cartogram

• Choropleth Map

What does "Distribution" refer to in geography?

• The color of a region

• The height of mountains

• Where something occurs within a space

• The temperature of a place

What does the Global Positioning System (GPS) do?

• It captures, stores, analyzes, and displays geographic data.

• It determines the precise location of something on Earth using satellites and receivers.

• It spreads businesses, products, people, and ideas around the world.

• It defines areas with official boundaries.

What map type is this?

• Plat Map

• Cartogram

• Isoline Map

• Locator Map

Which map projection accurately depicts the size of land masses and is best used for illustrating spatial distribution?

• A. Mercator Projection

• B. Plat Map

• C. Peters Projection

• D. Political Map

What is the primary focus of quantitative data?

• Humanistic aspects

• Statistical techniques

• General information about places

• Traits and characteristics of areas

What Type of Map Projections is this?

• Mercator Projection

• Robinson Projection

• Conic Projection

• Peters Projection

What Type of Map Projections is this?

• Mercator Projection

• Robinson Projection

• Conic Projection

• Peters Projection

What is a "Vernacular Region"?

• An area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity

• A map that shows spatial aspects of information

• The name given to a place on Earth

• The exact coordinates of a place

Which term is defined as the reduction in the time it takes to diffuse something to a distant place due to improved communication and transportation technologies?

• Situation

• Sustainability

• Time-Space Compression

• Vernacular Region