Mid-Cycle World Geography Review

Which of the following is an example of a formal region?

• The area served by a local bus route

• The area that is defined as the State of Arizona

• The perception of the American South

• The area influenced by a local radio station

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning System

• Geographic Positioning System

• Global Placement System

• Geographic Placement System

Which of the following best describes a functional region?

• An area defined by a common language

• An area organized around a central hub or focal point

• An area defined by people's feelings and attitudes

• An area with uniform physical or cultural characteristics

What is GIS used for?

• To determine the exact location of a place

• To combine different sources of data to create maps

• To create physical maps

• To measure distances between places

Which type of map would you use to show the countries of an area?

• Political map

• Climate map

• Topographic map

• Road map

Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?

• The area served by a local school district

• The Midwest of the United States

• The area covered by a local TV station

• The Rocky Mountains

What is the primary function of a political map?

• To show natural features like mountains and rivers

• To show governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties

• To show climate zones

• To show population density

What type of map would you use to show the distribution of a particular phenomenon, such as population?

• Thematic map

• Reference map

Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal region?

• It is defined by a central point and the surrounding areas affected by it

• It is defined by people's perceptions and feelings

• It is defined by uniform physical or cultural characteristics

• It is defined by the services provided within it

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographic Information System

• Global Information System

• Geographic Integration System

• Global Integration System