Unit 1 Test

Question 1

Globalization

Answer 1

The increasing interconnectedness of our human world. (Driven by Transcorporations)

Question 2

Sustainability

Answer 2

A practice that can meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

Shared practices, technology, attitudes, and behaviors in a society

Question 4

Global Citizen

Answer 4

One that understands the wider world and their place in it

Question 5

Cartographer

Answer 5

Map maker

Question 6

Data Aggregation

Answer 6

The process of collecting and organizing information for maps

Question 7

Types of maps

Answer 7

Reference, Thematic, Choropleth, Cartogram, proportional, Dot Densiti/distribution

Question 8

Thematic maps

Answer 8

Can show spacial perspective and patterns and show time-distance decay

Question 9

Choropleth

Answer 9

Shows spatial theme using a scale of color

Question 10

Cartogram

Answer 10

Distorts geography shape in order to show size and variables

Question 11

Proportional Graduated Circle

Answer 11

Uses symbols of different sizes o show variables

Question 12

Dot Density/ Distribution

Answer 12

Uses dots to represent variables

Question 13

Map Projections

Answer 13

Mercador, Peters, Goode homolosine, polar, Robinson

Question 14

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Answer 14

Uses satellite to coordinate and determine your exact location

Question 15

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Answer 15

Use software to create complex maps using vast amounts of data

Question 16

Types of regions

Answer 16

Formal, Functional, Vernacular, and Border Zone

Question 17

Formal Region

Answer 17

An area where a characteristic is universal or strongly present

Question 18

Functional Region

Answer 18

Region organized around a focal point (node)

Question 19

Vernacular Region

Answer 19

A place believed to exist as part of a cultural identity

Question 20

Border Zone

Answer 20

A regional where cultural markers overlap and blend into a recognizable border culture

Question 21

Spacial Association

Answer 21

Occurs when the distribution of two features are related
Ex: Baltimore has spatial association between lower income, lower life expectancy, high crime and high number of liquor stores

Question 22

Distribution

Answer 22

The arrangements of features in space

Question 23

Density

Answer 23

The frequency with which something occurred in space

Ex: People per square mile

Question 24

Diffusion

Answer 24

The process by which a feature spreads through space

Question 25

Types of Diffusion

Answer 25

Relocation, Contagious, Hierarchical, Reverse Hierarchical, Stimulus, Independent invention

Question 26

Relocation diffusion

Answer 26

An idea that spread from the physical movement of people Ex: People moving to North America from England

Question 27

Contagious Diffusion

Answer 27

Widespread diffusion of a characteristic through a population Ex: A Tik Tok trend

Question 28

Hierarchical diffusion

Answer 28

Spread of an idea from an influential person or place Ex: Politician

Question 29

Reverse Hierarchical Diffusion

Answer 29

When something spreads from a lower hierarchical level to a higher one Ex: protests; punk music

Question 30

Stimulus Diffusion

Answer 30

Occurs when a trait is rejected but the underlying idea is accepted Ex: Sesame Street abroad

Question 31

Independent invention

Answer 31

Occurs when the same or a very similar innovation is developed at the same time in a different place in isolation Ex: Stone tools; agriculture

Question 32

Cultural Diffusion can lead to…

Answer 32

Assimilation or Globalization

Question 33

Assimilation

Answer 33

The process by which a groups cultural features are altered to resemble that of a more dominant group

Question 34

Globalization

Answer 34

The increasing interconnectedness of our human world. (driven by transnational corporations

Question 35

Earths physical systems

Answer 35

Atmosphere hydrosphere lithosphere and biosphere