AP Human Geography Unit 1 (Mr. S. review video)

What is the main reason for distortion in map projections?

• The use of different colors and types of shading

• The size of the map (e.g., a wall-sized map has little distortion)

• The shape of the map (rectangular maps have less distortion)

• 3D objects cannot be represented in 2D without distortion

Which map projection is known for its accurate direction but significant distortion in size and location of land masses?

• Mercator projection

• Good Homolosine projection

• Robinson projection

• Gall Peters projection

What type of map uses contour lines to display terrain and elevation changes?

• Choropleth map

• Dot density map

• Topographic map

• Graduated symbol map

What is the difference between absolute direction and relative direction?

• Absolute direction is based on landmarks, while relative direction is based on compass directions

• Absolute direction is fixed, while relative direction depends on the surrounding area and the location of the observer

• Absolute direction is used for short distances, while relative direction is used for long distances

• Relative direction is fixed, while absolute direction depends on the surrounding area and the location of the observer

Which type of map displays spatial patterns of places using different colors or shades of color?

• Choropleth map

• Dot density map

• Graduated symbol map

• Isoline map

What type of map uses shapes or symbols of different sizes to show the location and amount of something?

• Choropleth map

• Dot density map

• Graduated symbol map

• Isoline map

What type of map uses lines to connect areas with similar amounts of data?

• Choropleth map

• Dot density map

• Graduated symbol map

• Isoline map

What is the process of collecting information about the world from satellites called?

• Remote sensing

• Geographic information systems

• Field observations

• Personal interviews

What is the term for computer systems that can store, analyze, and display geographic data that has been collected in any of a variety of ways?

• Remote sensing

• Geographic information systems

• Field observations

• Satellite Navigation Systems

What is the purpose of using geospatial technologies?

• To locate places and visualize geographic data

• To collect demographic data

• To totally eliminate the need for field observations

• To improve the capability of satellites