chap 1 : what is human geog

Question 1

geography focuses on what?

Answer 1

interaction of ppl and places

Question 2

diff between physical and human geog?

Answer 2

phys: Severe weather, landforms, earthquakes, and volcanoes, as
well as soil, plant, animal ecology
human: Development and expansion of urban and rural settlements,
food production, patterns of cultural activity, population
change, geopolitical relations

Question 3

why think geographically?

Answer 3

-Enables a unique way of seeing the world
-Helps us understand complex problems
-Helps us see connections at a variety of scales

Question 4

in ancient greeks, geo= ?
graphos = ?

Answer 4

the world , to write

Question 5

2 distinct tools of geography?

Answer 5

• maps
• recent geomatics technologies (methods for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting geographic information, including GPS, GIS, and remote sensing.)

Question 6

3 types of map scale:

Answer 6

written statement- ratio / fraction-
-graphic

Question 7

small scale vs large scale?

Answer 7

Small scale (entire cities): Large areas
-Less detail
-ex: City 1:10,000
Large scale (1 building):
-small area
- more detail
-ex: building 1:1,000

Question 8

There is an … number of possible projections

Answer 8

infinite

Question 9

4 main “real world” properties we try to preserve

Answer 9

• shape : Conformal projections – Mercator
• distance: Equidistant projections
• size/ area : Equal Area projections – Gall-Peters
• direction: from one point to another- Azimuthal projections

Question 10

some properties opt for compromise like which projection?

Answer 10

Gall’s projection

Question 11

▸Mercator projection is …

Answer 11

conformal
standard world map projection used from 1600s to 1960s

Question 12

when did Peters create his equal area projection?

Answer 12

1967

Question 13

equidistant

Answer 13

Show true distances in
all directions from
one or two central
points

Question 14

compromise:

Answer 14

sacrifice some or all properties to provide a more balanced view of the world
– Robinson projection (we use in this course)
– Gall’s (used in our atlas)

Question 15

The grid system needed for what?

Answer 15

• navigation
• plotting location
• spherical earth

Question 16

latitude

Answer 16

equator : imp point of reference
flat lines/ horizontal lines
0-90 degrees= range

Question 17

longitude

Answer 17

prime meridian Greenwich: point of reference
long/ vertical lines
range= 0-180

Question 18

thematic maps 3 purposes:

Answer 18

• simplify
• classify
• represent or symbolize

Question 19

points, lines, areas: represents what in a map?

Answer 19

• houses, school
• roads, power lines
• parks, farms

Question 20

types of thematic maps:

Answer 20

dot maps : measure concentration
choropleth map: difference indicated by shades or colours
isoline maps: rainfall map/ rivers/
cartograms: distortion of area size: ex: population distribution

Question 21

geomatics:

Answer 21

-Remote sensing
-Computer-assisted cartography
-Global positioning systems (GPS)
-Geographic information systems (GIS)

Question 22

satellites measure ___

Answer 22

electromagnetic radiation

Question 23

computer- assisted cartography

Answer 23

-Changed production, data storage, updating
-Enabled rapid creation and updating

Question 24

maps generated from computer:

Answer 24

-Loss of drafting skills
-Continued need for design skill

Question 25

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Answer 25

-Satellites track position through transmitters
-changing navigation practices

Question 26

GPS controversies:

Answer 26

Privacy and permission problems

Question 27

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Answer 27

• allows us to better analyze the data we collect
  -Can overlay multiple data in a single map
  -Allows spatial analysis

Question 28

enhancing general geographical awareness?

Answer 28

no formula

Question 29

Knowing people, places, and their interactions requires

Answer 29

-Constant attention to world, regional, and local events
-Evaluation
-Relating events to location