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WorksheetsAPHG Unit 1 Vocab Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Spatial coordinates of latitude and longitude express
relative location
mathematical location
relative direction
absolute direction
relative distance
A method for representing the three-dimensional surface of teh earth on the two-dimensional surface of a map is known as
scale
globalization
proximity
ethnography
projection
A subjective image of an area informed by indiviual perceptions and experiences in that area is known as a
thematic map
reference map
mental map
countour map
topographic map
The division of the United States into 9 regions by the Census Bureau is an example of
functional region
vernacular region
nodal region
uniform region
climactic region
The principle of distance decay describes
a positive correlation between distance and degree of relation
a negative correlation between distance and degree of relation
a negative correlation between distance and degree of relation
an uncertain correlation between distance and degree of relation
no correlation between distance and degree of relation
The ability to travel and communicate over greater distances in shorter amounts of time, due to technological innovations represents the idea of
time-space compression
stimulus diffusion
friction of distance
relocation diffusion
possibilism
Which term refers to the physical character of a location?
situation
site
relative location
absolute location
place
Which of the following referes to a ratio between distances portrayed on a map and actual distances on teh earth's surface that correspond to this map?
chart
scale
countour
grid
projection
Thematic maps that employ a range of color tones to illustrate how particular values vary across predefined areas are referred to as
dot maps
choropleth maps
graduated symbol maps
isloline maps
cartograms
A new fashion trend is spread by a social media influencer and gains very quick traction amongst their following audience. This would best be an example of
Contagious Diffusion
Relocation Diffusion
Stimulus Diffusion
Hierarchical Diffusion
Expulsion Diffusion
Touchscreens can now be found in a multitude of differnt technological appliances and devices. This would best be an example of
Stimulus Diffusion
Hierarchical Diffusion
Relocation Diffusion
Contagious Diffusion
Expulsion Diffusion
Taking part in the excitment at a sporting event (i.e. "The wave") would be best be an example of
Stimulus Diffusion
Contagious Diffusion
Hierarchical Diffusion
Relocation Diffusion
Expulsion Diffusion
Pioneer farmers in the Midwest U.S. built their houses from sod and thatch due to a lack of timber.
Cultural Landscape
Environmental Determinism
Possibliism
Globalization
Distance Decay
Which of the following would NOT be an example of possibilism?
Ski resorts in Colorado
Golf courses in Arizona
Modern houses in the Everglades
Igloos in Nunavut
The Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys
It creates interdependence among countries, uniformity amongst people, and diffusion of goods and ideas. This best describes...
Globalization
Distance Decay
Space Time Compression
Relocation Diffusion
Cartography
Which of the following is closes in meaning to the term "built environment"?
Environmental Determinism
Cultural Landscape
Non-material culture
Globalization
Space Time Compression
All of the following would be a nodal/functional region EXCEPT
circulation area of a newspaper
area serviced by a television station
market area of a Pizza Chain
Hillgrove High School District
94.9 The Bull
Which of the following would NOT be considered a transnational corporation?
Coca Cola
Nike
Toyota
Zaxby's
McDonald's
The image best fits the example of
Vernacular Region
Formal Region
Functional Region
Uniform Region
Nodal REgion
The image is the best example of which of the following
Relocation Diffusion
Expansion Diffusion
Distance Decay
Space Time Compression
None of the Above
