Geography Concepts Quiz

Framework of geography: Place, Location, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interaction.

Represents the relationship between map distance and real distance; can be a ratio, written, or graphic.

A map that shows large areas with little detail; everything appears smaller.

A map that shows small areas with great detail; everything appears larger.

Method of translating Earth's curved surface onto a flat map; can cause distortions.

A map projection that attempts to balance size and shape but distorts them both.

The system of latitude and longitude used to pinpoint locations on Earth.

Lines that run parallel to the equator, measuring north or south distance.

Lines that intersect at the poles, measuring east or west from the Prime Meridian.

Regions of the Earth divided based on longitude that affect local time.

Geographic Information System; captures, stores, analyzes and displays geographic data.

Global Positioning System; uses satellites to determine precise locations on Earth.

Names given to places based on history, culture, or people.

The physical characteristics of a place, including climate and geography.

A location’s relative position to other places, aiding in navigation and understanding importance.

An area defined by one or more shared characteristics among its inhabitants.

An area organized around a central node or focal point.

A region defined by people's perception and cultural identity.

The worldwide exchange and integration of cultural practices and artifacts.

Integration of economic activities through transnational corporations and trade.

Measure of how many items exist in a given space.

How features are spread over a particular area; can be clustered or dispersed.

The arrangement of features in space, which can be geometric or irregular.

Instruments and methods used to explore and analyze geographic data.

Study of how humans adapt to and modify their environment.

Theory that humans can adapt and modify their environment, rather than being strictly controlled by it.

Old theory suggesting that environment shapes cultural development and human behavior.

Use of natural resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future availability.

Environment, Social, Economic aspects that interconnect in sustainable development.

Model balancing human needs against ecological limits; inner and outer rings concept.

A visual representation of an area showing geographical features.

Small, large, and different ways to show distance relation on maps.

Translating Earth shapes onto flat maps leads to errors in depiction.

Framework of latitude and longitude lines for pinpointing locations.

Coordinates used to locate a point on the Earth's surface.

Uses satellites to determine exact locations on Earth.

Analyzes data from various sources to create maps and models.

Site: physical attributes of a place. Situation: location relative to others.

How often something occurs within a specified space.

Extent to which a feature is spread over a given area.

The arrangement of items in space, which can be regular or irregular.

Public contributions to geographic data and research.

Meeting current needs without jeopardizing future resource availability.

View that humans can adapt to and shape their environments.

Example of sustainability focusing on restoration and preservation.

Human activities cause changes leading to extreme weather and sea level rise.

Increased hurricanes, flooding, and economic instability expected due to climate change.