AP Human Unit 1

What type of map is this?

• Choropleth

• Graduated symbol

• Isoline

• Cartogram

Answer explanation

A cartogram is a type of map that distorts the size of geographic areas based on a specific variable, such as population or economic data, rather than their actual land area. This makes it the correct choice for the question.

What makes a map accurate?

• Scale

• Distortions

• When the map was made

• Who made the map

Answer explanation

A map's accuracy is determined by its scale, which shows the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance, as well as distortions that can affect representation. The time of creation and the creator's expertise also influence accuracy.

Satellites, drones and aircraft are used to create what types of maps?

• GPS

• GIS

• Dot density

• Winkel Tripel

Answer explanation

Satellites, drones, and aircraft are used to gather data for Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which create detailed maps by integrating various data sources. The other options do not specifically relate to mapping technologies.

The Nunavut building a successful community is an example of

• Environmental determinism

• Ecological perspective

• Possibilism

• Diffusion

Answer explanation

Possibilism suggests that while the environment sets certain constraints, human agency can adapt and create successful communities, as seen in Nunavut's development.

Satellites measure the distance between two places to give exact locations

• GPS

• Cylindrical projections

• Drone maps

• GIS

Answer explanation

GPS (Global Positioning System) uses satellites to measure distances and provide precise location data, making it the correct choice for determining exact locations between two places.

Map projection that is good for navigation, true direction but is distorted at the poles and famously makes Greenland larger than Africa

• Winkel Tripel

• Greenland Rocks

• Gall Peters

• Mercator

Answer explanation

The Mercator projection is designed for navigation, preserving true direction. However, it distorts size, making Greenland appear much larger than Africa, especially at the poles.

A region that people believe exists and can be measured to some extent is a(an) _________region

• Perceptual

• Formal

• Functional

• Vernacular

Answer explanation

A perceptual region is based on people's beliefs and feelings about an area, making it measurable to some extent. Similarly, a vernacular region reflects local cultural identity, aligning with the idea of perceived boundaries.

Montana is an example of a(an) _________ region

• Perceptual

• Formal

• Functional

• Vernacular

Answer explanation

Montana is classified as a formal region because it has defined boundaries and is recognized by specific characteristics, such as its geographical and political features, distinguishing it from perceptual or vernacular regions.

Explanations of why humans do what they do, answers to did humans cause an event or did the environment, as well as patterns in the world

• Why of where

• Possibilism

• Environmental determinism

• Wallerstein's Theory

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Why of where', addresses the motivations behind human actions and their relation to environmental factors, aligning with the question's focus on human behavior and event causation.

What type of map is this?

• Dot density

• Goode Homosoline

• Choropleth

• Cartogram

Answer explanation

A choropleth map uses colors or patterns to represent data values across geographic areas, making it easy to visualize differences in data distribution. This distinguishes it from dot density, Goode Homosoline, and cartogram maps.