APHG Unit 1

What is the primary purpose of a thematic map?

• To measure the physical size of geographic features

• To navigate from one place to another using GPS

• To display geographic data or phenomena spatially

• To show specific geographic locations like roads and boundaries

Which technology is used to gather geospatial data through satellite imagery?

• Remote sensing

• GPS

• Field observation

• GIS

What does the concept of 'distance decay' in geography imply?

• The closer two places are, the stronger their interaction

• The interaction between two places is independent of their distance

• All places interact equally regardless of distance

• The further apart two places are, the weaker their interaction

Which projection is known for its compromise between size and shape distortion?

• Peters Projection

• Polar Projection

• Robinson Projection

• Mercator Projection

What defines a functional region in geography?

• It is organized around a node or focal point that defines the activity of the region

• It is determined by natural boundaries like rivers and mountains

• It is defined by cultural traits like language and religion

• It is based on the perceptual outlook of the people living in the region