2.7 Spatial Concepts Video

2.7 Spatial Concepts Video

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amanda Dobeck

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do geographers mean by "spatial concepts"?

The way different phenomena are organized in space.

The study of celestial bodies and their positions.

The measurement of distances between planets.

The arrangement of objects in a vacuum.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do geographers distinguish between "space" and "place"?

Space refers to the geometric surface of the earth, while place describes how humans modify a particular space.

Space is a physical location, while place is a theoretical concept.

Space is defined by human interaction, while place is a blank canvas.

Space is a cultural construct, while place is a natural phenomenon.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between absolute and relative location?

Absolute location uses landmarks, while relative location uses coordinates.

Absolute location is a precise point on Earth's surface, while relative location describes a place in reference to another.

Absolute location is measured in time, while relative location is measured in distance.

Absolute location is fixed, while relative location changes constantly.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the concept of distance decay suggest about connections between places?

The further apart two things are, the more connected they will be.

The closer two things are, the less interaction there will be.

The further apart two things are, the less connected they will be.

Distance has no impact on the connection between places.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is time-space compression?

The increased distance between two places due to technological advancements.

The decreased distance between two places measured by the time or cost to travel between them.

The expansion of geographical space over time.

The process of mapping time zones across different regions.