Geography Quiz: Test 1 Study Guide: Chap 1,2,3

What is the definition of a region in geography?

• An area defined by certain unifying characteristics

• A large city with diverse cultures

• A country with a single government

• A continent with multiple climates

What type of map shows a smaller area in greater detail?

• Small-Scale Map

• Large-Scale Map

• Political Map

• Climate Map

Which type of region is defined by a central node and the surrounding areas affected by it?

• Formal Region

• Functional Region

• Vernacular Region

• Cultural Region

What does LIDAR use to measure distances and create high-resolution maps?

• Radio waves

• Sound waves

• Laser pulses

• Infrared light

What is the primary use of RADAR in geography?

• Measuring temperature

• Detecting objects using radio waves

• Mapping ocean currents

• Analyzing soil composition

What does SONAR stand for?

• Sound Navigation and Ranging

• Sound Navigation and Recording

• Sound Navigation and Reading

• Sound Navigation and Reporting

Which of the following is NOT one of the six key elements of geography?

• Location

• Place

• Time

• Movement

What type of map shows non-numerical data?

• Reference Maps

• Qualitative Maps

• Quantitative Maps

• Thematic Maps

Which map projection is best for mid-latitude regions?

• Conical Projection

• Cylindrical Projection

• Azimuthal Projection

• Spherical Projection

What does the Prime Meridian divide the Earth into?

• Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• Upper and Lower Hemispheres

• Inner and Outer Hemispheres