Vocab Part 1

Question 1

Reference maps

Answer 1

Maps used to show landforms and/or places

Question 2

Physical map

Answer 2

Reference map that shows identifiable natural landmarks such as mountains

Question 3

Political map

Answer 3

Reference map that shows political boundaries (e.g. countries)

Question 4

Thematic maps

Answer 4

Maps used to display specific types of information (theme) pertaining to an area

Question 5

Cartogram

Answer 5

Thematic map that shows statistical data by transforming space e.g. population

Question 6

Choropleth map

Answer 6

Thematic map that uses shading or coloring to show statistical data e.g. population

Question 7

Dot density map

Answer 7

Thematic map that uses dots to indicate a feature or occurrence (e.g. population)

Question 8

Graduated symbols map (proportional symbols map)

Answer 8

Thematic map that indicates relative magnitude of some value for a geographic region in which the symbol varies in proportion to data

Question 9

Absolute distance

Answer 9

Measurement using a standard unit of length (e.g. mile)

Question 10

Relative distance

Answer 10

Measurement of the social, cultural, and/or economic connectivity
between places (how connected or disconnected)

Question 11

Absolute direction

Answer 11

Finding a location using compass direction (e.g. north)

Question 12

Relative direction

Answer 12

Finding a location not using compass direction (e.g. left)

Question 13

Spatial pattern

Answer 13

The way things are laid out and organized on the surface of the Earth

Question 14

Human Geography

Answer 14

The study of people AND places