World Geography Semester Exam

Front

What is the shortest path between two places on a globe?

Back

Great Circle

Front

What is a mathematical means to present the curved surface of Earth on a flat surface?

Back

Projection

Front

What is an identification of one place by referring to another known place?

Back

Relative Location

Front

What type of map provides the shortest distances from its center to any point? Options: Political Map, Thematic Map, Topographic Map, Azimuthal Map

Back

Azimuthal Map

Front

What term describes an exact position on Earth?

Back

Absolute Location

Front

What is a way of looking at human and physical patterns and their relationships?

Back

Geography

Front

What type of map shows physical elevations?

Back

Relief Map

Front

What is an area characterized by a certain unifying quality or characteristic?

Back

Region

Front

What is an area that includes a central place and the related places around it?

Back

Functional Region

Front

What is an area connected by feelings or impressions, but not by factual data or specific qualities?

Back

Perceptual Region