WorksheetsAP Human Geography UNIT 1
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 47mins
maps used to show landforms and/or places
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flat, two-dimensional representations of the Earth's surface that show geographical and political data to help people find landmarks and navigate
Reference maps
physical maps
thematic maps
political map
reference map that shows identifiable natural landmarks such as
mountains, rivers, oceans, elevation
thematic map
physical map
chloropleth map
dot density map
measurement using a standard unit of length e.g. mile, kilometer
absolute distance
relative distance
absolute direction
relative direction
The exact position of an object or place, measured within the spatial coordinates of a grid system
EX: coordinates or an address
absolute location
absolute direction
relative distance
relative location
the process of concentrating people or activities
clustering
dispersal
spatial scale
dot density map
objects that form a group
clustering
dispersal
spatial scale
dot density map
a measurement of how many people live in a specific geographical area. It's usually expressed in terms of people per square mile or square kilometer.
density
remote sensing
census data
network
theory that a society is formed and determined by the physical environment, especially the climate; the physical environment predisposes societies towards particular development; human society development is controlled by the environment
Determinism
possibilism
time space convergence
regionalism
objects that are scattered
(think rural populations, people don't live close together)
dispersal
spatial scale
clustering
relative direction
idea that the likelihood of interaction diminishes with increasing distance
distance decay
pattern
flow
time-space compression
a satellite-based system that determines the exact location of something on Earth
global positioning system (GPS)
graduated symbols map
Geographic information system
remote sensing
a satellite-based system that determines the exact location of something on Earth
global positioning system (GPS)
graduated symbols map
Geographic information system
remote sensing
a satellite-based system that determines the exact location of something on Earth
global positioning system (GPS)
graduated symbols map
Geographic information system
remote sensing
the process of increased interconnectedness among countries most notably in the areas of economics, politics, and culture
globalization
network
human-environment interaction
spatial pattern
the relationship of a feature's length (mathematical) on a map to its actual distance on Earth
map scale
spatial scale
spatial pattern
space
a central focal point or hub in a functional region, which is also known as a nodal region
node
clustering
network
formal region
theory that the environment sets certain constraints or limitations but people use their creativity to decide how to respond to the conditions of a particular natural environment
possibilism
environmental determinism
regionalism
spatial information
describes an area on Earth marked by similarity in some way (a way to organize space)
region
spatial scale
space
pattern
describes the location of a place relative to other human and physical features
relative location
absolute location
spatial pattern
formal region
collecting data with instruments that are distant from the area of study
types of _____ : satellites, planes, aircraft, spacecraft, ships, buoys
remote sensing
online mapping and visualization
satellite navigation system
geographic information system
uses of this tool can include:
-Track storm systems
-Search for natural resources
-Military surveillance
-Monitor volcanoes
-Monitor deforestation/glacier melting
remote sensing
online mapping and visualization
spatial information
geographic information system
the feelings and emotions that people develop in relation to specific places and environments
sense of place
relative direction
perceptual region
vernacular region
the physical characteristics of a settlement's exact location on Earth
site
situation
relative location
space
a geographic concept that refers to a place's location in relation to other places, especially its surrounding features (ex. kenya is between the Great Rift Valley and the Indian Ocean)
situation
site
latitude/longitude
globalization
What type of map is shown here?
Political Map
Relative Map
Absolute location
Physical Map
What type of map is shown here?
Special Purpose Map
Coordinating Map
Physical Map
Political Map
The map shown above best fits which of the following map types?
Choropleth
Dot distribution
Isoline
Cartogram
the practice of using natural resources in a way that supports both present and future generations
sustainability
human-environment interaction
globalization
dispersal
The term that refers to the increasing sense of connectivity that seems to be bringing people closer together even though their distances are the same
time space compression
movement
globalization
network
In descriptions of interaction between people and the environment, the term “environmental determinism” implies that
the physical environment exclusively shapes humans and their actions
humans by their actions and technologies alter the physical environment to suit their needs
determination of environmental limitations is a primary task of geographers
capitalist economies do not contribute to global environmental degradation
there exists no interacting relationship between people and their surrounding physical environment
Which of the following concepts could best be explained by the theory of possibilism?
Regional differences between the internal structures of cities
Changes in population growth rates over time
Limitations on agricultural crops based on climate
Political patterns seen in election maps
Modification of landscapes by human cultures
Every map projection has some degree of distortion because
a curved surface cannot be represented on a flat surface without distortion
parallels and meridians never cross at right angles on a globe
the grid system is two-dimensional, while the real world is three-dimensional
Earth is not a perfect sphere
latitude lines are shorter than meridian lines
Which of the following scales is represented in the map shown?
Local, showing the towns and township areas in a county
Regional, showing the states or provinces in one part of a country
State or province, showing the counties or parishes
Neighborhood, showing the block along street boundaries
Block, showing the property lines and names of owners
Absolute Distance
describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance
describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms
Describing where something is using the exact site or an objective coordinate system
Describing the position of a place as compared to another landmark
Thematic Map
maps that emphasizes the location of places (without data attached)
a map that displays not only locations but maps a topic or theme of information with the location
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
the belief that a physical environment is THE reason that some societies are strong while others are weaker
Reference Map
the belief that a physical environment is THE reason that some societies are strong while others are weaker
a map that displays not only locations but maps a topic or theme of information with the location
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
maps that emphasizes the location of places (without data attached)
Map Projections
detailed observations that provide insight into a group of people in a specific area
arrangement of a phenomenon across the Earth's surface (clustering/dispersal)
a method of taking a 3D object and putting in on a 2D plane
objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers
GIS
relating to data that is specific to one location
software that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays data that is collected geographically
a system that measures distance from a series of satellites to determine location on the planet
the science of making measurements of the earth using sensors on airplanes or satellites
Cell phones have contributed to
possibilism
networks
time-space compression
regionalism
density
What map projection do we use most often?
Globe
Mercator
Robinson
Hobo-Dyer
True or false: All world map projections create distorted images of the Earth to some degree. These distortions relate to size, shape, direction, and distance.
True
False
Map maker
Optometrist
Cartographer
Geographer
Paleontologist
What does a local scale of analysis provide?
Specific information with lots of detail
Patterns across different geographic locations
Global patterns that have nothing to do with any one country
Information organized by different districts or regions
What type of map uses lines to connect areas with similar amounts of data?
Choropleth map
Dot density map
Graduated symbol map
Isoline map
What type of map uses shapes or symbols of different sizes to show the location and amount of something?
Choropleth map
Dot density map
Graduated symbol map
Isoline map
What is the process of collecting information about the world from satellites called?
Remote sensing
Geographic information systems
Field observations
Personal interviews
Which of these would be the main use of geospatial data for businesses? Choose the BEST answer.
To understand the needs and wants of their customers
To analyze media reports
To conduct field observations
To collect demographic data
Which of the following is NOT a type of region
Functional
Formal
Perceptual/Vernacular
Directional
thematic map that uses shading or coloring to show statistical data (ex: population)
choropleth map
political map
cartogram map
dot density map
map that focuses on PLACE/ landforms rather than information about what is going on there
reference maps
thematic map
political map
dot density map
reference map that shows identifiable natural landmarks such as mountains, rivers, oceans, elevation
physical map
political map
cartogram map
dot density map
reference map that shows political boundaries
physical map
political map
choropleth map
thematic map
maps used to display a specific type of information pertaining to an area
thematic map
reference map
thematic map that shows statistical data by transforming space
cartogram
choropleth
dot density
graduated symbols map
Which of the following is NOT one of Wallerstein's three tiers of the World System Theory
Core
Periphery
Semi-Periphery
Hearth
Integrated network of at least 31 satellites in US system that orbit Earth and transmit location data to handheld receivers.
Global positioning system
Globalization
Time space compression
Node
The focal point of a functional region.
region
map scale
node
site
an area that is organized around a central node or focal point, with surrounding areas that have common social, political, or economic purposes
Formal Region
Functional Region
Vernacular Region
a geographic area with a single, predominant characteristic that applies throughout the area and is defined by clearly defined boundaries
Formal Region
Functional Region
Vernacular Region
a perceptual region or mental map that people believe is part of their cultural identity
formal region
functional region
vernacular region
How are a cartogram and a graduated symbol map similar?
both indicate exact locations of information
Both portray numerical data for comparison between places
Both provide a good compromises among distortions of shape, size, direction & distance
Both display latitude and longitude accurately
a region where there is uniformity in one or more physical or human characteristics
formal region
functional region
vernacular region
A pizza place's delivery zone would be an example of
formal region
functional region
vernacular region
Which of the following would be an example of Time-Space Compression INCREASING?
The ability to call a business to ask a question rather than having to drive over and physically ask
Higher rent in cities making it necessary to live outside of metropolitan areas
Someone in Belgium is more likely to be fluent in French rather than Chinese
Being less likely to travel to a grocery store in the next town over rather than visiting the store nearest your home
non-numerical information that describes the qualities of something being studied
quantitative data
qualitative data
information that can be displayed using numbers, such as populations, distances, and prices
quantitative data
qualitative data
