1.1 Understanding Maps and Spatial Patterns

Which type of map would you use to understand the natural features of a region?

• Political Map
• Physical Map
• Road Map
• Choropleth Map

What is the primary purpose of a thematic map?

• To show political boundaries
• To provide general navigation
• To communicate information about spatial aspects
• To display road networks

How does a cartogram differ from other types of maps?

• It uses lines to connect points of equal value
• It distorts area to show a specific variable
• It uses dots to represent quantities
• It shows elevation through textured areas

Which map type uses symbols of varying sizes to represent different amounts of a variable?

• Dot-Density Map
• Choropleth Map
• Graduated/Proportional Symbol Map
• Isoline Map

What spatial pattern is indicated by the term 'clustering'?

• Even distribution
• Close together
• Far apart
• Random distribution

Which of the following best describes 'absolute distance'?

• The distance in relation to another place
• The exact distance measured in units like miles or kilometers
• The distance perceived by individuals
• The distance based on travel time

In what scenario would you use a topographic map?

• To find political boundaries
• To navigate highways
• To understand elevation changes
• To analyze population density

What does a dot-density map represent?

• The distribution of a variable using colors
• The quantity of a spatial characteristic using dots
• The elevation using lines
• The size of countries based on a variable

Which of the following is an example of relative location?

• 23°S, 43°W
• Next to my house
• 21.3 miles away
• North of the equator

What is the significance of spatial interaction in geography?

• It shows the exact location of a place
• It indicates the flow and movement between places
• It measures the elevation of a region
• It defines the political boundaries