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APHG Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In descriptions of interaction between people and the environment, the term “environmental determinism” implies that

a)

the physical environment exclusively shapes humans and their actions 

b)

humans by their actions and technologies alter the physical environment to suit their needs

c)

determination of environmental limitations is a primary task of geographers

d)

capitalist economies do not contribute to global environmental degradation 

e)

there exists no interacting relationship between people and their surrounding physical environment

2.

Every map projection has some degree of distortion because

a)

a curved surface cannot be represented on a flat surface without distortion

b)

parallels and meridians never cross at right angles on a globe

c)

the grid system is two-dimensional, while the real world is three-dimensional

d)

Earth is not a perfect sphere

e)

latitude lines are shorter than meridian lines

3.

Absolute Distance

a)

describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance

b)

describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms

c)

Describing where something is using the exact site or an objective coordinate system

d)

Describing the position of a place as compared to another landmark

4.

Relative Location

a)

describing the distance between locations using qualitative terms or non-traditional measurements of distance (one hour north of Walmart)

b)

describing how far a distance is quantitative units of distance (miles, kilometers, etc.)

c)

describing where something is using the exact site on an objective coordinate system (Long. & Lat.)

d)

describing the position of a place as compared to (or relative to!) another landmark (near the beach)

5.
Scale is…                                     
a)
the system used by geographers to transfer locations  from a globe to a map
b)
the extent of spread of a phenomenon over a given area
c)
 the difference in elevation between two points in an area
d)
 the relationship between the length of an object on a map and that feature on the landscape
6.

An area where everyone shares 1 or more distinctive characteristics (Texas and their set of laws)

a)

Formal Region

b)

Functional Region

c)

Vernacular Region

7.

An area organized around a node or focal point with a strong charateristic in the center

a)

Formal Region

b)

Functional Region

c)

Vernacular Region

8.

An area people believe exist as part of their culutral idenity and their informal sense of place

answer choices

a)

Formal Region

b)

Functional Region

c)

Vernacular Region

9.
The location of a place using the latitude-longitude grid is called: 
a)
A.  referenced location 
b)
A.  central location
c)
A.  relative location
d)
A.  absolute location 
10.
The location of a place in relationship to other places or features around it is called: 
a)
absolute location
b)
relative location
c)
site
d)
situation
11.
The physical qualities of the original location for a city is referred to as the
a)
site
b)
situation
c)
relative location
d)
absolute location
12.
The layering of geographic data by computers into data sets is known as: 
a)
GPS
b)
GIS
c)
ENSO
d)
OPEC
13.
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
a)
Absolute location is the exact location of something.
b)
Absolute cannot be identified using lines of latitude or longitude.
c)
Absolute describes where something is compared to another place.
d)
Absolute location describes the characteristics of a place.
14.
map that shows specialized information, such as a land-use map, or any other physical or human feature
a)
thematic map
b)
general-purpose map
c)
climate map
d)
topographic map
15.
Which projection is this?
a)
Peter's
b)
Robinson
c)
Mercator
d)
Goode's
16.
Which projection is this?
a)
Lambert
b)
Mercator
c)
Goode's Homolosine
d)
Robinson
17.
Which projection is this?
a)
Robinson
b)
Mercator
c)
Eckert IV
d)
Goode's Homolosine
18.
Which map projection makes land near the poles seem gigantic (like Antarctica and Greenland)?
a)
Lambert
b)
Mercator
c)
Robinson
d)
Eckert IV
19.
Type of Map?
a)
Topographic
b)
Weather
c)
Thematic
d)
Choropleth
20.
This is what type of map?
a)
Mercator
b)
Robinson
c)
Cartogram
d)
Homoloseine
21.
This is what type of map?
a)
Cartogram
b)
Dot
c)
Choropleth
d)
Political
22.

The science of making maps

a)

Cartography

b)

Geography

c)

Biology

d)

Historiography

23.

Distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees

a)

Longitude

b)

Latitude

24.

Distance north or south of the equator

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

25.

Number of something in a specifically defined area

a)

Scale

b)

Density

c)

Diffusion

26.

Maps designed for people to refer to for general information about places

a)

Thematic

b)

Reference

c)

Dot distribution

27.

What scale of analysis is this map?

a)

Global

b)

Regional

c)

National

d)

State

e)

City

28.

Name the scale of analysis.

a)

Province

b)

National Scale

c)

Regional Scale

d)

Global Scale

e)

City

29.

What does "scale of analysis" refer to in geography?

a)

The level at which data is collected, analyzed, and displayed

b)

The representation of geographical features on a map

c)

The precision of geographic coordinates

d)

The distortion of map projections

30.

What scale of analysis is this map?

a)

Global

b)

Regional

c)

National

d)

State

e)

County

31.

What scale of analysis is this map?

a)

State

b)

Regional

c)

National

d)

County/Local

e)

Global

32.
The invisible line at 0 degrees latitude is called the ________. 
a)
International Date Line
b)
Prime Meridian
c)
Equator
d)
Arctic Circle
33.

THE MERIDIAN THAT RUNS THROUGH GREENWICH IS AT WHAT DEGREE LONGITUDE

a)

90°90\degree  

b)

0°0\degree  

34.

What line of longitude is the International Date Line located on?

a)

0 degrees

b)

180 degrees

c)

100 degrees

35.

According to IDL, while traveling from east to west

a)

a day is added

b)

a day is deducted

c)

keep the same day

d)

None of these

36.

If it is 5:00 am in San Francisco, what time is it in New York?

a)

8:00 am

b)

8:00 pm

c)

2:00 am

d)

2:00 pm

37.

What time zone would California be in?

a)

Pacific Time

b)

Mountain Time

c)

Western Time

d)

Eastern Time

38.

Which is NOT a U.S. time zone?

a)

Pacific Time Zone

b)

Atlantic Time Zone

c)

Central Time Zone

d)

Alaska Time Zone

39.

What time zone is Alabama (AL) located?

a)

Central

b)

Eastern

c)

Hawaii

d)

Mountain

40.

Name the 4 time zones in the US

a)

Greenwich, Central, Mountain, Eastern

b)

Eastern, Western Mountain, Central

c)

Eastern, Pacific, Central, Mountain

d)

Western, Greenwich, Central, Eastern

41.

Distance decay refers to

a)
the principle that interaction decreases as distance increases
b)
the concept that distance has no effect on interaction
c)
the idea that proximity increases interaction
d)
the theory that distance enhances communication
42.

How is time-space compression connected to distance decay?

a)
Time-space compression increases distance decay by isolating remote areas.
b)
Time-space compression reduces the effects of distance decay by facilitating faster communication and travel, increasing interactions between distant places.
c)
Faster travel leads to greater distance decay and less interaction between places.
d)
Distance decay is unaffected by time-space compression and remains constant.
43.

Which of the following best decribes how a business might use geographic data?

a)
To track employee performance and manage payroll effectively.
b)
To determine the best locations for new office spaces.
c)
To assess product quality and improve manufacturing processes.
d)
To analyze market trends and optimize operations based on customer locations.
44.

Which of the following is an example of how a government might use geographic data?

a)
Mapping historical trade routes
b)
Analyzing population density for resource allocation
c)
Calculating average rainfall patterns
d)
Tracking social media trends for marketing
45.

Sustainability refers to

a)
the process of reducing waste and pollution in urban areas.
b)
the practice of maximizing resource consumption for growth.
c)
the concept of prioritizing economic gain over environmental health.
d)
the ability to maintain ecological balance and meet present needs without compromising future generations.
46.

How is scale of inquiry different from scale of analysis?

a)
Scale of inquiry is concerned with theoretical frameworks, while scale of analysis pertains to statistical techniques.
b)
Scale of inquiry refers to the geographical area studied, while scale of analysis is about the research team size.
c)
Scale of inquiry is about the context of the research question, while scale of analysis is about the level of data examination.
d)
Scale of inquiry focuses on data collection methods, while scale of analysis deals with research ethics.
47.

What is the difference between a large scale and small scale map?

a)
Large scale maps provide more detail for smaller areas; small scale maps cover larger areas with less detail.
b)
Large scale maps are always outdated; small scale maps are always current.
c)
Large scale maps show fewer details; small scale maps are more accurate for small areas.
d)
Large scale maps are used for navigation; small scale maps are for artistic purposes.
48.

In geography, space refers to

a)
the arrangement of natural resources
b)
the measurement of land elevation
c)
the distance between two geographical points
d)
the physical extent in which objects and events occur
49.

The concept of "place" in geography refers to:

a)

The physical characteristics of a location

b)

The human and physical characteristics of a location

c)

The latitude and longitude of a location

d)

The economic activities in a location

50.

The maps show data most likely collected through

a)

Election Results

b)

Census Surveys

c)

Satellite Imagery

d)

Informal Observation

51.

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

a)

Near the Washington Monument

b)

30 minutes South

c)

30°N, 25°W

d)

Left, right, front

52.

What does remote sensing involve?

a)

Making physical contact with objects on Earth

b)

Using sensors on aircrafts and satellites without physical contact

c)

Building physical models of the Earth

d)

Conducting underwater research

53.

Which of the following is an example of relative location?

a)

40.7128° N, 74.0060° W

b)

5 minutes north of the city center

c)

123 Main Street

d)

100 meters above sea level

54.

What is a characteristic feature of a clustered spatial pattern?

a)

Objects are evenly spaced

b)

Objects are grouped closely together

c)

Objects are randomly distributed

d)

Objects are spread out over a large area

55.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a dispersal spatial pattern?

a)

A city with high-rise buildings concentrated in the downtown area

b)

A neighborhood with houses built close to each other

c)

A forest where trees are spaced apart

d)

A shopping mall with stores clustered in one section

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