Geography

Question 1

Maps

Answer 1

can never represent every aspect of a geographical area or place, so almost all show only selected characteristics of that place

Question 2

Cartographer

Answer 2

map maker

Question 3

Data Aggregation

Answer 3

is the process of collecting and organizing large amounts of information and scaling to fit the theme of the intended map.

Question 4

Spatial Perspective is a geographic outlook that seeks to identify and explain the uses of space and helps to identify Spatial Patterns, which is the placement or arrangement of objects on Earth’s surface

Question 5

Time-Distance Decay

Answer 5

Time-Distance Decay states that near things are more related than distant things, and the interaction between two places decreases the farther apart they are.

Question 6

Isoline

Answer 6

on a map, a line that connects or links different places that share a common or equal value

Question 7

Topographical Map

Answer 7

natural and physical features of a landscape including elevation.

Question 8

Reference Map

Answer 8

emphasize geographic locations. Often display boundaries, names, and unique identifiers such as states, provinces, or countries. Focuses on place

Question 9

Thematic Maps

Answer 9

emphasize spatial patterns of geographical statistics or attributes. Focuses on data. Different types of thematic maps: