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What is the primary purpose of studying relationships and patterns among and between places in geography?
What is the primary purpose of studying relationships and patterns among and between places in geography?
- To understand the absolute location of places
- To measure the absolute distance between two points
- To analyze complex issues from a spatial perspective (correct)
- To create thematic maps for specific topics
What type of map shows the absolute location of places and geographic features?
What type of map shows the absolute location of places and geographic features?
- Reference Map (correct)
- Thematic Map
- Geographic Information System (GIS) Map
- Spatial Map
Which of the following is an example of relative distance?
Which of the following is an example of relative distance?
- The distance between two cities in miles
- The cost of transportation between two cities
- The time it takes to travel from one city to another (correct)
- The latitude of a city
What is the term for the movement of individuals away from centers of high population density?
What is the term for the movement of individuals away from centers of high population density?
What is the term for a group of people or things growing or situated close together?
What is the term for a group of people or things growing or situated close together?
What type of distortion occurs when the distance between two points appears longer or shorter than it actually is?
What type of distortion occurs when the distance between two points appears longer or shorter than it actually is?
What is the term for the compilation and publication of web sites that provide graphical and text information in the form of maps and visuals?
What is the term for the compilation and publication of web sites that provide graphical and text information in the form of maps and visuals?
What is the name of the system that stores, organizes, analyzes, and displays geographic data?
What is the name of the system that stores, organizes, analyzes, and displays geographic data?
What is the term for writings that describe the author's journey to a distant and alien place, or discuss the customs, habits, and wildlife of a distant place?
What is the term for writings that describe the author's journey to a distant and alien place, or discuss the customs, habits, and wildlife of a distant place?
What is the term for the act of examining photographic images to identify objects and judge their significance?
What is the term for the act of examining photographic images to identify objects and judge their significance?
