Worksheets1.1 A Maps and Geographic Regions
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 37mins
Why would the Daniel Boone National Forest be classified as a formal region?
The physical landscape sets the region apart from the surrounding area.
The geometric boundaries makes the location unique to Appalachia.
The cultural heritage unifies the region classifying the locale as formal.
The National Park Society protects several wildlife habitats and controls Cave Run Lake.
Why would the Chicago Transit Authority be considered a functional region?
The region includes several locations linked together by the railways centralized in downtown Chicago.
The region includes several cities that share a common economic interest with Chicago.
The transit provides a unique man-made structure that distinguishes itself from surrounding physical features.
The region controls the functionality of Chicago's infrastructure with an emphasis on communication.
Why would "Dixie" be considered a perceptual region?
The population of the region includes several people who culturally distinguish themselves with unique traits.
The population of the region politically separated from the Union in the 1800s.
The physical landscape of the region makes it a formal region not a perceptual region.
The geometric borders of the region were mandated by unjust laws of early American history.
Why could Appalachia be considered a formal and perceptual region?
Appalachia shares a unique physical landscape and cultural history that distinguishes it.
Appalachia's population shares the perception of a formal region.
Appalachia has become a recognized region by the national government.
Appalachia is set aside from the surrounding areas by sharing a common water source.
Why would political maps be best for locating key cities, bodies of water, etc.?
Political maps are easy to use by typically including a detailed index of locations.
Political maps would allow travelers to know safe locations to stay the evening if needed.
Political maps are required to include locations that are popular to everyone despite ethnic origin.
Political maps are controlled by the government so every location must have an official name.
Which type of map would probably most interest a weather man?
Precipitation Map
Political Map
Population Pyramid
Cadastral Map
What is one of the most important features on an economic map?
natural resource deposits
highways & roadways
mountain chains
ocean currents
What type of map is this?
political map
topography map
elevation map
cadastral map
