Worksheetsunit 1 aphg
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Because you can't display 3d surfaces in 2d dimensions, _____ always occur. This is the misrepresentation of geographic features on a map.
Distortion
Reference
Scales
Mercator
Distortion include ...
Shape
Area
Distance
Direction
Scale
Geographic information system aka GIS is ...
the layering of data on maps which allows us to see different spatial relationships
a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to Earth's surface
a system of technology located on and off Earth's surface which pinpoints the location of a specific item such as a person
data patterns in space in different areas which creates a unique sense of place and a unique cultural landscape
Qualitative is...
up for discussion. It is an opinion
not up for discussion. It is a statistic
Quantitive is...
up for discussion. It is an opinion.
not up for discussion. It is a statistic.
Technology and advancements have decreased _____. It has made us more connected.
Possibilism; how society can shape and modify the environment to suit its needs
Environmental determinism; Restrictions on society and culture caused by the environment where humans can't do anything about it
Distance decay; the interaction between subjects declines as the distance increases
Distance decay; the interaction between subjects increases and the distance increases
Different patterns in space in different areas can create a unique sense of place or a unique cultural landscape. Sense of place is
How much a person can recognize a specific place
The attachments people develop/experience in specific locations like home
How well a person can get around a place
The complexity of a region
Environmental sustainability is
the interaction with the environment
the pollution caused by humans to the environment
the practice of destroying forests for industrial needs
conserving natural resources so we can use it in the future
What are some examples of environmental sustainability?
Reduse, reuse, recycle
Smart water usage
Using renewable energy
Clearing forests so we can spread urbanization
An example of environment determinism is
Technological revolution
the unique cultural traits in island nations solely because they are isolated from other societies
Agricultural advancement after years of droughts and floods
Industrial revolution
Environmental determinism is...
when society shapes and modifies the environment to suit its needs
when the environment sets restrictions on society and culture and people can't do anything about it. This can limit growth in society
Possibilism is...
when society shapes and modifies the environment to suit its needs
when the environment sets restrictions on society and culture and people can't do anything about it. This can limit growth in society
Scale is
Looking at how data is organized and how it's being chunked together
the different types of levels on a map such as national levels and local levels
the number of details in a map
Looking at how much of the Earth's surface we're viewing
Scale of analysis is
Looking at how data is organized and how it's being chunked together
the different types of levels on a map such as national levels and local levels
the number of details in a map
Looking at how much of the Earth's surface we're viewing
This is an example of a
small scale map
large scale map
This is an example of
a small scale map
a large scale map
_____________ would be like a map of the world. VERY FEW DETAILS!
Small scale maps
Large scale maps
_______ would be like a county map. A LARGE NUMBER OF DETAILS!
Large scale map
Small scale map
What scale of analysis is this?
National scale
Local scale
Global
What scale of analysis is this?
Global scale
National scale
Local scale
What is the scale and scale analysis?
Large/local scale
Small/local scale
Local scale of analysis
National scale of analysis
Geographic area organized around a center point/node. Examples include ecoomic activities and communication.
Vernacular region
Formal region
Functional region
Geographic area with, PERCEIVED, common characteristics. Examples include feelings and beliefs.
Vernacular region
Formal region
Functional region
Geographic area with common attributes. Examples include economics, social, political, environmental. These are state boundaries.
Vernacular region
Formal region
Functional region
