Pre AP Geography Quiz LC#1

A map is a...

• representation of a place, always with a purpose, made to provide information

• group of drawings

• representation of something without any biases

• piece of paper that tells you where to go

A ___ is a two-dimensional, flat representation of Earth.

What type of information can you gather from a political map? Give 3 examples.

• Physical features, climate, and vegetation

• Country boundaries, cities, and capitals

• Population density, economic activities, and languages

• Elevation, landforms, and water bodies

What type of information can you gather from a physical map? Give 3 examples.

• Country boundaries, cities, and capitals

• Population density, economic activities, and languages

• Elevation, landforms, and water bodies

• Climate, vegetation, and soil types

What is an example of a thematic map?

• A map showing country boundaries

• A map showing elevation and landforms

• A map showing population density

• A map showing major cities and capitals

Define "spatial perspective."

• The study of the Earth's physical features

• The study of the Earth's atmosphere

• The study of the Earth's spatial patterns and processes

• The study of the Earth's oceans and seas

Describe an example of a formal/uniform region.

• A city and its surrounding suburbs

• A country with defined borders and a common government

• A trade route connecting multiple countries

• A region defined by a common language and culture

Describe an example of a functional/nodal region.

• A city and its surrounding suburbs

• A country with defined borders and a common government

• A trade route connecting multiple countries

• A region defined by a common language and culture

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Resource

• Topographic

map that shows specialized information, such as a land-use map, or any other physical or human feature

• thematic map
• general-purpose map
• climate map
• topographic map