Chapter 1 Geography Review

Front

Which of the following best describes absolute location? Options: The relationship of a feature to other features on earth, The exact position of a feature on the earth’s surface, The movement of people, goods, and ideas, The climate of a specific place

Back

The exact position of a feature on the earth’s surface

Front

What is the main difference between small-scale maps and large-scale maps?

Back

Small-scale maps show large areas with less detail, while large-scale maps show smaller areas with more detail.

Front

Why do geographers study movement?

Back

To understand how people, goods, and ideas move from place to place

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of thematic map mentioned in the material? Cartogram, Flow-line map, Road map, Population density map

Back

Road map

Front

A geographer wants to compare how two places are similar or different. Which concept should they use?

Back

Region

Front

Which of the following is a three-dimensional representation of the earth? Map, Globe, Map projection, Cartographer

Back

Globe

Front

What is the main purpose of a map projection?

Back

To draw the earth’s surface in a way that reduces distortion caused by converting three dimensions to two

Front

Which term describes a system that uses digital map information to create a databank for specialized maps?

Back

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Front

A series of satellites that can photograph the entire earth in 16 days is known as:

Back

Landsat

Front

Imagine you are a geographer who needs to show both natural and man-made features on a map. Which type of map would you use, and why?

Back

Topographic map, because it represents natural and man-made features.