Unit 1

Question 1

What is the function of a map?

Answer 1

To help organize complex information and highlight patterns

Question 2

What is a reference map

Answer 2

They are designed for people to use/refer to for general information about places

Question 3

Thematic Maps

Answer 3

Visually displays data based on a specific theme (ex. Choropleth, dot distribution, isoline, etc.)

Question 4

Scale

Answer 4

Ratio between the size of something in the real world and on a map

Question 5

Spatial patterns

Answer 5

The organization of certain patterns on a map

Question 6

Absolute location

Answer 6

Exact spot where something is located

Question 7

Relative location

Answer 7

Describing where something is relative to the location other places//things

Question 8

Elevation

Answer 8

Distance something is from sea level

Question 9

Pattern distribution

Answer 9

the arrangement of a certain statistic over a certain area

Question 10

Choropleth maps

Answer 10

Uses various colors and patterns to show the distribution of data

Question 11

Dot density

Answer 11

Each dot represents a certain quantity of a special characteristic

Question 12

Cartogram

Answer 12

Size of countries varies with respect to a certain value

Question 13

What are 4 things a map needs?

Answer 13

1. Compass
2. Scale
3. Title
4. Key

Question 14

What are 3 main types of maps

Answer 14

1. Political
2. Physical
3. Road

Question 15

Landscape analysis

Answer 15

Defining/describing landscapes

Question 16

What defines a region?

Answer 16

An area with one or more unifying characteristics

Question 17

Functional Region

Answer 17

Organized around a central node/focal point

Question 18

Perceptual/vernacular region