Ap Hug Midterm Review

Front

Which map is used for GPS? Options: Mercator map, Goode map, Galls Peter map, Robinson map

Back

Mercator map

Answer explanation

The Mercator map is used for GPS because of its main purpose is for navigation from two points: exactly what GPS does.

Front

Which Population Pyramid is a Stage 3? A, B, C, D

Back

Answer explanation

B is correct because the birth rate is still high but lifespan is rising.

Front

What type of region are the 'South States'?

Back

Vernacular

Answer explanation

It's Vernacular because there are no real boundaries, only a perceived shared culture.

Front

What are the scales of this map?

Back

Large Scale, Local scale of analysis, Local scale of date

Answer explanation

Large scale: very zoomed in .

Local scale of data and analysis: info aggregated at the local area.

Front

The idea that the ____________ determines the development of humans.

Back

environment

Answer explanation

It's Environment because it's the definition of Environmental Determinisms.

Front

What type of thematic map is this and what scales are being used? Options: Choropleth map, National scale of analysis, Local scale of data; Dot map, Subnational scale of analysis, Local scale of data; Graduated Symbol, National scale of analysis, Subnational scale of data; Graduated Symbol, Subnational scale of analysis, Local scale of data.

Back

Graduated Symbol, National scale of analysis, Subnational scale of data.

Answer explanation

Graduated Symbol: The circles change in size due to the value it represents.

National scale of analysis: Analysing the COUNTRY of Brazil.

Subnational scale of data: The data is aggregated from each of Brazil's states.

Front

Which of the following areas would be an example of ecumene? A, B

Back

Answer explanation

A; Ecumune is intensive human settlement.

Front

When a new language is formed from two existing languages and mainly used for trade what is it called?

Back

Pidgin Language

Answer explanation

Pidgin Language: A mix between two languages and is used for trade and commerce, not a 'real' language.

Front

The modern game of soccer(football) spread to many parts of the world because of British colonization. This is an example of _________ diffusion

Back

Hierarchical

Answer explanation

Hierarchical: Spread through colonization...

Front

Internet around the globe is an example of: Relative Location, Sustainability, Distance Decay, Time Space Compression

Back

Time Space Compression

Answer explanation

Time Space Compression; takes less time to rapidly share ideas over long distances.