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APHG Unit 1 Vocab Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Spatial coordinates of latitude and longitude express

a)

relative location

b)

mathematical location

c)

relative direction

d)

absolute direction

e)

relative distance

2.

A method for representing the three-dimensional surface of teh earth on the two-dimensional surface of a map is known as

a)

scale

b)

globalization

c)

proximity

d)

ethnography

e)

projection

3.

A subjective image of an area informed by indiviual perceptions and experiences in that area is known as a

a)

thematic map

b)

reference map

c)

mental map

d)

countour map

e)

topographic map

4.

The division of the United States into 9 regions by the Census Bureau is an example of

a)

functional region

b)

vernacular region

c)

nodal region

d)

uniform region

e)

climactic region

5.

The principle of distance decay describes

a)

a positive correlation between distance and degree of relation

b)

a negative correlation between distance and degree of relation

c)

a negative correlation between distance and degree of relation

d)

an uncertain correlation between distance and degree of relation

e)

no correlation between distance and degree of relation

6.

The ability to travel and communicate over greater distances in shorter amounts of time, due to technological innovations represents the idea of

a)

time-space compression

b)

stimulus diffusion

c)

friction of distance

d)

relocation diffusion

e)

possibilism

7.

Which term refers to the physical character of a location?

a)

situation

b)

site

c)

relative location

d)

absolute location

e)

place

8.

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?

a)

chart

b)

scale

c)

countour

d)

grid

e)

projection

9.

Thematic maps that employ a range of color tones to illustrate how particular values vary across predefined areas are referred to as

a)

dot maps

b)

choropleth maps

c)

graduated symbol maps

d)

isloline maps

e)

cartograms

10.

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

a)

Contagious Diffusion

b)

Relocation Diffusion

c)

Stimulus Diffusion

d)

Hierarchical Diffusion

e)

Expulsion Diffusion

11.

Touchscreens can now be found in a multitude of differnt technological appliances and devices. This would best be an example of

a)

Stimulus Diffusion

b)

Hierarchical Diffusion

c)

Relocation Diffusion

d)

Contagious Diffusion

e)

Expulsion Diffusion

12.

Taking part in the excitment at a sporting event (i.e. "The wave") would be best be an example of

a)

Stimulus Diffusion

b)

Contagious Diffusion

c)

Hierarchical Diffusion

d)

Relocation Diffusion

e)

Expulsion Diffusion

13.

Pioneer farmers in the Midwest U.S. built their houses from sod and thatch due to a lack of timber.

a)

Cultural Landscape

b)

Environmental Determinism

c)

Possibliism

d)

Globalization

e)

Distance Decay

14.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of possibilism?

a)

Ski resorts in Colorado

b)

Golf courses in Arizona

c)

Modern houses in the Everglades

d)

Igloos in Nunavut

e)

The Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys

15.

It creates interdependence among countries, uniformity amongst people, and diffusion of goods and ideas. This best describes...

a)

Globalization

b)

Distance Decay

c)

Space Time Compression

d)

Relocation Diffusion

e)

Cartography

16.

Which of the following is closes in meaning to the term "built environment"?

a)

Environmental Determinism

b)

Cultural Landscape

c)

Non-material culture

d)

Globalization

e)

Space Time Compression

17.

All of the following would be a nodal/functional region EXCEPT

a)

circulation area of a newspaper

b)

area serviced by a television station

c)

market area of a Pizza Chain

d)

Hillgrove High School District

e)

94.9 The Bull

18.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a transnational corporation?

a)

Coca Cola

b)

Nike

c)

Toyota

d)

Zaxby's

e)

McDonald's

19.

The image best fits the example of

a)

Vernacular Region

b)

Formal Region

c)

Functional Region

d)

Uniform Region

e)

Nodal REgion

20.

The image is the best example of which of the following

a)

Relocation Diffusion

b)

Expansion Diffusion

c)

Distance Decay

d)

Space Time Compression

e)

None of the Above