1.6 Scales of Analysis

Which of the following is NOT one of the scales of analysis used by geographers?

• Global
• Regional
• National
• Continental
• Local

What do different scales of analysis reveal about patterns and processes?

• They always show the same results
• They reveal variations in data interpretations
• They only work on a global scale
• They are irrelevant to data analysis

Which type of map shows a LARGE area with SMALL amounts of data?

• Large scale map
• Small scale map
• Regional map
• Local map

What does a large scale map typically show?

• A small area with large amounts of data
• A large area with small amounts of data
• Only global patterns
• Only regional patterns

What is the primary difference between map scale and scale of analysis?

• Map scale refers to the area shown, while scale of analysis refers to who is reporting the data
• They are the same thing
• Map scale is only used for global maps
• Scale of analysis is only used for local maps

Which scale of analysis would be most appropriate for comparing and contrasting countries of the world?

• Local
• Regional
• National
• Global

What is a census tract?

• A global scale map
• A national level of analysis
• The smallest scale of analysis comprising about 1,000-8,000 people
• A regional scale map

How does changing the scale of analysis affect the interpretation of spatial patterns?

• It has no effect
• It always simplifies the patterns
• It can reveal variations in spatial patterns
• It only works on a global scale

Which scale of analysis would be most appropriate for studying neighborhood-level demographics?

• Global
• National
• Regional
• Local

What does a small number on a map typically indicate about its scale?

• It's a small scale map
• It's a large scale map
• It shows global data
• It's only used for regional analysis