APHG MP1 4 Weeks

What is important to look at with scale of a map?

• The type of paper used for printing the map.
• The color scheme of the map.
• The relationship between map distances and real-world distances.
• The historical significance of the locations on the map.

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is determined by landmarks; relative location is determined by climate.
• Absolute location can change; relative location is fixed.
• Absolute location is based on time; relative location is based on distance.
• Absolute location is defined by coordinates; relative location is defined by its relation to other places.

What is unique about the coordinates of the Equator and Prime Meridian?

• They are both at 90 degrees, marking the extremes of latitude and longitude.
• The Equator is at 0 degrees, while the Prime Meridian is at 180 degrees.
• They are both located in the Northern Hemisphere, defining the Earth's climate.
• They are both at 0 degrees, serving as reference lines for latitude and longitude.

Absolute location or space includes which of the following?

• Coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• Weather patterns
• Cultural landmarks
• Population density

What does SADD stand for? (Think: Map Projections)

• Shape, Area, Distance, Direction

• Shape, absolute location, Distance, Distance-Decay

• Scale, area, distance, direction

• Scale, analysis, distance, distance-decay

What does the Mercator Projection distort?

• The size and shape of landmasses.
• The distance between landmasses.
• The color of oceans on the map.
• The direction of the wind patterns.

Why are all maps distorted?

• Maps are distorted because they are drawn by hand.
• All maps are accurate representations of the Earth.
• All maps are distorted due to the challenge of projecting a spherical surface (3D) onto a flat plane (2D) .

• Maps are distorted due to the use of different colors.

What is the Robinson Map Projection?

• The Robinson Map Projection is a polar projection that focuses on the Arctic region.
• The Robinson Map Projection is a compromise projection that visually balances size and shape distortion.
• The Robinson Map Projection is a type of satellite imagery used for navigation.
• The Robinson Map Projection is a cylindrical projection that preserves area.

Remote Sensing is...

• Remote Sensing is a method of direct observation of wildlife.
• Remote Sensing is the process of collecting data about the Earth's surface from a distance (Satellite Images).

• Remote Sensing is the analysis of soil samples in a lab.
• Remote Sensing is the study of ocean currents.

Which of the following is an example of relative location?

• A city that is the capital of a country.
• A city located north of another city.
• A city located at a specific address.
• A city known for its historical significance.