Geography

Question 1

Conformal projections

Answer 1

Preserve angles locally, maintaining the shape of a small area in infinitesimal circles of varying sizes on a two dimensional map

Question 2

Mercator projection

Answer 2

Drastically distorts the size of land areas at the poles

Question 3

Equal-area projection

Answer 3

Attempts to equally represent the size of landforms on the globe

Question 4

Lambert projection

Answer 4

Inherently alter the size of continents, islands, and other landforms, both close to Earth’s center and near the poles

Question 5

Robinson projection

Answer 5

Also referred to as the Goode’s homolosine projection tries to balance form and area in order to create a more visually accurate representation of the spatial world

Question 6

Topographical maps

Answer 6

Display contour lines, which represent the relative elevation of a particular place and are useful for surveyors, engineers, and/or travelers.

Question 7

Thematic maps

Answer 7

Useful to geographers because they use two-dimensional surfaces to convey complex political, physical, social, cultural, economic, or historical themes

Question 8

Subgroups of thematic maps

Answer 8

Dot-density maps and flow-line maps

Question 9

Dot-density map

Answer 9

Thematic map that illustrates the volume and density in a particular area

Question 10

Flow-line maps

Answer 10

Utilizes both thin and thick lines to illustrate the movement of goods, people, or even animals between two places

Question 11

Isoline maps

Answer 11

Useful for calculating data and differentiating between the characteristics of two places

Question 12

physical geography

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correlates with the land, water, and foliage of the earth

Question 13

human geography

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the study of the Earth’s people and how they interact with their environment

Question 14

population density

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total number of people in a particular place divided by the total land area, usually square miles or square kilometers

Question 15

infant mortality rate

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total number of child deaths per 1,000 live births

Question 16

CIA World Factbook

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provides information such as land area, literacy rates, birth rate, and economic data

Question 17

Population Reference Bureau (PRB)

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provides human populations including HIV rates, immigration rates, poverty rates, etc.

Question 18

relative location

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used frequently and involves location objects by notating their proximity to another better known object

Question 19

absolute location

Answer 19

exact latitudinal and longitudinal position on the globe

Question 20

toponyms

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names given to locations to help develop familiarity within a certain location

Question 21

formal regions

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areas that have overarching similarities

Question 22

linguistic region

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a place where everyone generally speaks the same language

Question 23

wind erosion

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occurs in generally flat, dry areas with loose topsoil, over time winds can dislodge significant amounts of soil into the air, reshaping the land and wreaking havoc on those who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods

Question 24

physical weathering

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involves the effects of atmospheric conditions such as water, ice, heat or pressure, process over the course of centuries

Question 25

chemical weathering

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occurs in warmer climates and involves organic material that breaks down rocks, minerals, or soil. Scientists believe this led to the creation of fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas

Question 26

orographic effect or rain shadow

Answer 26

affects temperatures on the leeward side of the mountains by blocking most of the cool air and causing dry conditions to dominate