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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'situation' in geography?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'situation' in geography?
- A town's proximity to a major highway and a large metropolitan area. (correct)
- The presence of fertile soil that supports local agriculture.
- The availability of hydroelectric power due to a nearby dam.
- A city's deep harbor, facilitating international trade.
A country is classified as a 'developing nation.' Which characteristic would most likely be present?
A country is classified as a 'developing nation.' Which characteristic would most likely be present?
- High levels of industrial output and technological innovation.
- A predominantly urban population with advanced infrastructure.
- Significant investment in renewable energy sources and environmental protection.
- Lower average income and limited access to services for most citizens. (correct)
How does 'land use' planning primarily influence the development of a suburban area?
How does 'land use' planning primarily influence the development of a suburban area?
- By establishing the political boundaries of the municipality.
- By dictating the architectural styles of buildings.
- By controlling the population density through enforced quotas.
- By determining the locations of residential, commercial, and industrial zones. (correct)
What geographic factor most directly contributes to a location being deemed a 'strategic site'?
What geographic factor most directly contributes to a location being deemed a 'strategic site'?
The expansion of a city into previously rural areas is best described as what process?
The expansion of a city into previously rural areas is best described as what process?
Which tool would be most effective for determining the elevation changes and physical features of a hiking trail?
Which tool would be most effective for determining the elevation changes and physical features of a hiking trail?
How does the presence of a significant natural resource most likely affect the development of a settlement?
How does the presence of a significant natural resource most likely affect the development of a settlement?
Why are alphanumeric grids useful in geography?
Why are alphanumeric grids useful in geography?
How does the concept of 'situation' most benefit urban planners?
How does the concept of 'situation' most benefit urban planners?
What economic transformation typically occurs as a 'developing nation' progresses towards becoming a 'developed nation'?
What economic transformation typically occurs as a 'developing nation' progresses towards becoming a 'developed nation'?
How might 'land use' regulations influence the environmental quality of a region?
How might 'land use' regulations influence the environmental quality of a region?
What is the most critical element in determining whether a location is considered a 'strategic site'?
What is the most critical element in determining whether a location is considered a 'strategic site'?
Which long-term consequence is most directly associated with increasing 'urbanization' in a region?
Which long-term consequence is most directly associated with increasing 'urbanization' in a region?
What type of information is uniquely conveyed using a 'topographic map' compared to a general reference map?
What type of information is uniquely conveyed using a 'topographic map' compared to a general reference map?
Which factor is most likely to initiate the development of a 'natural resources site' into a permanent settlement?
Which factor is most likely to initiate the development of a 'natural resources site' into a permanent settlement?
What distinguishes a 'suburban settlement' from a strictly 'rural' community?
What distinguishes a 'suburban settlement' from a strictly 'rural' community?
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the influence of 'situation' on a city's growth?
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the influence of 'situation' on a city's growth?
Which of the following features is most characteristic of a 'developing nation'?
Which of the following features is most characteristic of a 'developing nation'?
How could 'land use' planning be implemented to mitigate the impact of flooding in a coastal community?
How could 'land use' planning be implemented to mitigate the impact of flooding in a coastal community?
Why would a mountain pass most likely be considered a 'strategic site'?
Why would a mountain pass most likely be considered a 'strategic site'?
What is the most likely effect of rapid 'urbanization' on the environment?
What is the most likely effect of rapid 'urbanization' on the environment?
Which feature on a 'topographic map' would help you identify the steepest slope?
Which feature on a 'topographic map' would help you identify the steepest slope?
What factor would most likely lead to the transformation of a 'natural resources site' into a permanent settlement?
What factor would most likely lead to the transformation of a 'natural resources site' into a permanent settlement?
How does the economy of a 'suburban settlement' typically differ from that of a 'rural' area?
How does the economy of a 'suburban settlement' typically differ from that of a 'rural' area?
Flashcards
Developing Nation
Developing Nation
A country with a lower standard of living and less access to goods and services than developed nations.
Megalopolis
Megalopolis
An urban area with over 50 million people, like Bosnywash (Boston, New York, Washington).
Land Use
Land Use
The purpose for which people use a particular area, such as agriculture or industry.
Urbanization
Urbanization
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Topographic Map
Topographic Map
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Rural
Rural
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Developed Nation
Developed Nation
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Natural Resources Site
Natural Resources Site
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Strategic Site
Strategic Site
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Situation
Situation
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Suburban Settlement
Suburban Settlement
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Site
Site
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Alphanumeric Grid
Alphanumeric Grid
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Study Notes
Key Vocabulary
- Developing Nation: A country where most people have a lower standard of living and less access to goods and services than people in developed nations.
- Megalopolis: An urban area with over 50 million people in it. Examples include the Bosnywash area (Boston, New York, Washington).
- Land Use: The purpose for which people use a particular area.
- Strategic Site: Places that provide protection and control over territory; often characterized by elevated land overlooking important routes.
- Urbanization: The increase of urban areas, usually the spread of cities and large communities into rural areas.
- Situation: The location of a place in relation to other places or larger features.
- Topographic Map: A very detailed map showing physical and contour lines and other symbols.
- Rural: Sparsely settled areas.
- Developed Nation: A country where there is a higher level of income, industrialization, and modernization.
- Suburban Settlement: Newer communities found at the edges of established cities.
- Site: The specific physical features defining the location of a place.
- Natural Resources Site: Communities develop where natural resources are either gathered or processed, such as near mines or waterfalls.
- Alphanumeric Grid: An interlocking system of letters and numbers used to determine a location.
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Description
Important geography terms. Includes definitions for developing nation, megalopolis, land use, strategic site, urbanization, situation, topographic map. Also covers rural and developed nations.
