AP HuGe Unit 1 Practice Set

Which of the following types of maps uses different shades of color to represent data distributions, such as population density or literacy rates?

• Isopleth

• Choropleth

• Dot Density

• Topographic

What is the main advantage of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in spatial analysis?

• It provides real-time satellite images for navigation

• It allows for the layering of multiple types of spatial data

• It predicts future climate changes with 100% accuracy

• It eliminates the need for field research

A nodal region is best defined by:

• A) A uniform cultural trait shared across the region

• B) A central place and the areas affected by its influence

• C) A formal government boundary as designated on a map

• D) The linguistic patterns of a group of people

Which of the following concepts best explains why different regions produce different crops based on climate and soil quality?

• Environmental determinism

• Possibilism

• Cultural relativism

• Political ecology

A perceptual region, such as "the Midwest" in the U.S., is best defined as:

• An area with legally established boundaries agreed upon by government

• A region with a core area and surrounding influence

• A region that exists in people’s minds based on cultural identity

• A homogenous physical landscape

Which of the following is an example of a large-scale map?

• A) A world map

• B) A map of the entire United States

• C) A map of a city’s downtown district

• D) A satellite image of Earth

The population density of New York City compared to the surrounding rural areas is an example of what spatial concept?

• Absolute distance

• Relative distance

• Spatial variation

• Cartographic distortion

Which type of diffusion is represented by the spread of a new technology through direct person-to-person interaction?

• Relocation diffusion

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

The difference between the Mercator and Robinson map projections is that the Mercator projection:

• Accurately represents landmass sizes but distorts direction

• Preserves direction but distorts the size of landmasses near the poles

• Accurately represents both size and shape for all continents around the world

• Is only used for topographic maps

Which of the following best describes the difference between absolute and relative distance?

• Absolute distance remains constant, while relative distance can change based on accessibility

• Relative distance is measured in miles, while absolute distance is measured in kilometers

• Absolute distance is always shorter than relative distance due to technological innovations

• Relative distance is only used for measuring travel time while absolute is used for diffusion