Unit One Week One Study Guides

What does 'Concepts' mean in the context of vocabulary words?

• Definitions of words

• Ideas or principles

• Synonyms of words

• Antonyms of words

What does 'Cartography' mean in the context of vocabulary words?

• The study and practice of making maps

• The art of writing

• The science of weather

• The study of ancient cultures

What does 'Geo visualization' mean in the context of vocabulary words?

• A method of visualizing geographical data

• A technique for creating 3D models

• A process of analyzing historical events

• A way to visualize mathematical equations

What does 'Digital Globe' mean in the context of vocabulary words?

• A digital representation of the Earth

• A type of digital camera

• A virtual reality headset

• A software for digital painting

Using your computer, pull up a digital map of your neighborhood.

• Open a web browser and search for a map service.

• Use a physical map.

• Draw a map from memory.

• Ask a neighbor for directions.

What is the sustainable management of a natural resource to meet human needs called?

• Conservation

• Exploitation

• Depletion

• Neglect

What is the population density of Yazoo City?

• 100 people per square mile

• 200 people per square mile

• 1030 people per square mile

• 400 people per square mile

What is a map that depicts data that consists of discrete observations, where each dot represents a predetermined number of observations, called?

• Choropleth map

• Dot map

• Isoline map

• Heat map

A Functional region (or nodal region) is characterized by:

• A uniform characteristic throughout the area

• A central point and surrounding areas affected by it

• A region defined by political boundaries

• A region with diverse cultural practices

What is a system that determines the precise position of something on Earth through a series of satellites, tracking stations, and receivers?

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Galileo Navigation System

• Russian GLONASS

• Chinese BeiDou