USG Topic 1.4

Spatial scales refer to the extent of an area in which a phenomenon/process takes place.

• True

• False

Scale in geography may refer to the physical size of the geographical phenomena/process.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. For example, local flood in SG submerging area of 3km^2 versus the 1927 Great Mississippi Flood, which is a regional flood that submerged more than 70,000 km^2 and many US states.

Southeast Asia is at a _______ spatial scale than Asia.

• Smaller

• Larger

A smaller area located within larger areas is known as a ______ area.

Why is it useful/important to have maps at different spatial scales? (Pick the two BEST answers.)

• Raise our awareness of how events/processes at one spatial scale may affect people and nature at other spatial scales

• To highlight the extent of area in which a geographical phenomenon occurs

• To observe different phenomena at different resolutions

• Provides different perspectives based on observed spatial patterns/trends

Geographers may often think about scale at different hierarchies (i.e. orders/levels) such as local, national, regional, and global.

• True

• False

Which of the following DOES NOT show an ascending (increasing) order of scale?

• Province, national, regional, the world

• Global, regional, national, local

• SG, Asia, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific

• Individual, school, national, the world

The town ______ serves as the commercial and social hub for residents.

Which one of these facilities is found at the town level?

• Sheltered walkway

• Integrated transport hub

• Three-generation play and fitness corner

• Community garden

Which of the following DOES NOT describe the CHARACTERISTIC of the neighbourhood in SG?

• Each neighbourhood is made up of a few precincts.

• Neighbourhoods can be found surrounding the town centre.

• Each neighbourhood serves 400-800 residents.

• Facilities in the neighbourhood complement those at the precinct/town level.