PCIS Geography Unit 1 Review

What do maps help geographers understand?

• The chemical properties of the Earth

• The composition of celestial bodies

• Human and physical geographic patterns

• The molecular structure of water

Which of the following is an example of a thematic map?

• A. A globe

• B. A political map

• C. A population density map

• D. A road map

What technology uses layered data to help explain spatial patterns?

• GPS

• Satellite radio

• GIS

• Drone photography

Which of these is a formal region?

• A city served by a newspaper

• A school district

• The Corn Belt

• A group of people with the same favorite color

Which physical system involves all living organisms?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

Population density is best described as:

• The number of buildings in a city

• The percentage of people living in urban areas

• The average number of people living per unit of area

What is a mental map?

• A map made by satellites

• A digital GPS map

• A map drawn from memory or perception

• A map used for science experiments

A satellite image would be most useful for:

• Viewing historic population data

• Reading a street map

• Observing changes in a forest over time

• Drawing cartoons

Why are perceptual regions important in geography?

• They are based on exact boundaries

• They show government control

• They reflect how people perceive or feel about areas

• They have no cultural significance

Which of the following is a human region?

• Rocky Mountains

• Pacific Ocean

• Amazon Rainforest

• The Islamic World