APHUG Unit 1 Concept Review for Semester A Final

Front

What type of map uses shades or colors to represent data values in predefined areas?

Back

Choropleth Map

Front

Which map projection preserves direction but distorts area, especially near the poles?

Back

Mercator Projection

Front

What is the main purpose of a reference map?

Back

To show the location of geographic boundaries and features

Front

Which type of map shows precise locations of occurrences of specific data points? Options: Choropleth Map, Graduated Symbol Map, Dot Distribution Map, Isoline Map

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Dot Distribution Map

Front

What does a large-scale map show?

Back

Smaller areas with more detail

Front

What is the primary function of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

Back

To store, analyze, and display spatial data

Front

Which scale of analysis focuses on data at the city or community level?

Back

Local

Front

What does the concept of distance decay describe?

Back

The decline in interaction between two locations as distance increases.

Front

What is the belief of environmental determinism?

Back

The physical environment shapes human culture and societal development

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What is time-space compression?

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The idea that technological advances have 'shrunk' perceived distances