AP HuG Unit 1.1

What is the primary difference between absolute distance and relative distance?

• Absolute distance is measured in time, while relative distance is measured in physical units.

• Absolute distance measures physical separation, while relative distance measures social, cultural, or political differences.

• Absolute distance is used for short distances, while relative distance is used for long distances.

• Absolute distance can be depicted on maps, while relative distance cannot.

What does the "scale of the map" refer to?

• The ratio of distance on the map to distance in the real world.

• The type of projection used for the map.

• How much of the world is visible on the map.

• The level of detail shown for a specific geographic location.

What is the main purpose of a reference map?

• To display specific geographic locations.

• To show the distribution of a particular phenomenon.

• To illustrate historical changes over time.

• To provide directions for navigation.

What is the primary characteristic of a Choropleth map?

• It distorts the size of geographic shapes to display differences in data.

• It uses dots to visualize the location of certain data points.

• It visualizes data from a specific geographic region in different colors.

• It uses lines to depict changes in data, often elevation.

What is a key characteristic of the Mercator Projection?

• It accurately depicts the true size of landmasses.

• It is good for determining true direction but distorts landforms further from the equator.

• It accurately represents the shapes of landmasses but breaks up oceans.

• It views the world from a pole, making directions true and land shapes accurate near the middle.