Unit 1 Review

Question 1

Reference maps

Answer 1

Informational map
Political
Physical
Road

Question 2

Thematic Maps

Answer 2

Communicate information about a place - spatial aspects - what is it like there?
Choropleth
Dot-Density
Graduated/Proportional Symbol
Cartogram
Isoline & Topographic

Question 3

Choropleth

Answer 3

Use various colors, shades of one color, or patterns to show the location and distribution of spatial data.

Question 4

Dot density

Answer 4

Each dot represents a specified quantity of a spatial characteristic.

Question 5

Graduated/ Proportional Symbol

Answer 5

Use symbols of different sizes to indicate different amounts of a variable.

Question 6

Cartogram

Answer 6

The sizes of countries are shown according to a specific variable. Area is distorted to show a variable.

Question 7

Isoline

Answer 7

Use lines that connect points of equal value to depict variations in the data across space. Used for weather and elevation.

Question 8

Absolute location

Answer 8

EXACT, PRECISE
Address
Latitude & Longitude
Rio de Janeiro is located at 23°S, 43°W.

Question 9

Relative Location

Answer 9

Relationship to another place
Next to my house
Between Werk & Lawrence

Question 10

Absolute Distance

Answer 10

EXACT, PRECISE
Miles/Kilometers/Feet
Oak Hills is 21.3 miles away from my house.
Map Scale

Question 11

Relative distance

Answer 11

Spatial Interaction: Connections, contacts, movement, and flow of things between places.
Amazon has drastically decreased relative distance between consumers and products.
I can order anything on Prime and have it delivered to my house in two days!

Question 12

Absolute direction

Answer 12

EXACT, PRECISE
Cardinal Directions: NSEW

Question 13

Relative direction

Answer 13

Remember, relative-relationships.
Turn left at the Target, then right at the second stop-sign

Question 14

Clustering

Answer 14

Close together
Density - The # of something in a
defined area.

Question 15

Dispersal/Distribution

Answer 15

Far apart
Distribution - The way something is
spread out over an area.

Question 16

Patterns & Spatial Association

Answer 16

Indication that two (or more) phenomena
may be related, associated, or correlated
with one another.

Question 17

Map projection

Answer 17

The process of a cartographer (map maker) showing the curved surface of the earth on a flat surface (map).

Question 18

Mercator, Peter equal area, Robinson,

Answer 18

check notes

Question 19

Field observations

Answer 19

The act of an individual physically visiting a location or place and recording, firsthand, information there.
Examples: Written accounts, travel narratives, media reports, policy documents, interviews, photographs, landscape analysis

Question 20

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Answer 20

Computer system/software that stores, analyzes, and displays information from multiple digital maps or data sets.
Thematic and physical layers
Could be used for…
Analysis of crime data
Effects of pollution
Urban planning

Question 21

Satellite Navigation Systems/Global Positioning System (GPS)

Answer 21

Satellites orbit the earth and communicate locational information to GPS receivers.
Absolute location
Navigation -> ships, cars, aircraft

Question 22

Remote sensing

Answer 22

The use of cameras or other sensors mounted on aircraft or satellites which orbit the earth above the atmosphere to collect digital images of the earth’s surface.
Examples:
Monitoring environmental changes
Weather

Question 23

Sense of place

Answer 23

Factors that contribute to
the uniqueness of a location.

Question 24

Cultural landscape

Answer 24

Physical artifacts that humans created
which make up the landscape. Human
produced.

Question 25

Placelessness

Answer 25

A location without a
sense of place. No distinct
attributes.

Question 26

Site

Answer 26

physical characteristic of a place (ex: Climate, water sources,topography, soil, vegetation, latitude, elevation).

Question 27

Situation

Answer 27

location of a place relative to other places (ex:other towns,landmarks, and natural features).

Question 28

Location

Answer 28

Absolute v. Relative

Toponym -> Location’s name - usually
reflective of the culture & history of a
place. Ex: Georgetown, Washington, etc.

Site/Physical Landscape: Environmental
features of a location; includes climate,
water sources, topography, soil, vegetation,
elevation.

Question 29

Regionalization

Answer 29

The process geographers use to divide and categorize space into smaller areas of analysis.

Question 30

Spatial interaction

Answer 30

Connections, contacts, movement, and flow of things between places.

Question 31

Cultural Ecology

Answer 31

The study of how humans interact or adapt to the environment.

Question 32

Environmental Determinism

Answer 32

The environment sets the possibilities for humans and society
(certain characteristics make living easier. environment puts limits on the society, and changes the culture of the area)
Ex: Fertile soil makes better farming

Question 33

Possibilism

Answer 33

More modern interpretation.

Acknowledges the limitations imposed by
the natural environment, but focuses on
the role of human culture to modify and
respond to the environment to better fit
human needs.

Question 34

Small scale map

Answer 34

show LARGE area
with SMALL amounts of data. Zoomed
OUT. BIG # on map.

Question 35

Large scale map

Answer 35

show SMALL area
with LARGE amounts of data. Zoomed
IN. Small # on map.

Question 36

Mercator

Answer 36

Excellent at showing accurate direction
Significant size and location distortion

Question 37

Robinson

Answer 37

Distortion around the poles significant
Slight distortion throughout the whole map