Geography Unit 1 Quiz

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What does the term 'geo' mean in the word 'geography'?

Earth (correct)

Writing

Environment

Location

Absolute location refers to a general description of a place's position.

False (B)

What are the two main types of place characteristics?

Physical and human

The ______ is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude.

Equator Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a type of map projection?

Choropleth (A) Signup and view all the answers

A large-scale map depicts a small area in detail.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between site and situation?

Site refers to the physical characteristics of a place, while situation describes its location relative to other places. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following map types with their primary purpose:

Physical maps = Depicting natural features like mountains, rivers, and forests. Political maps = Showing boundaries of countries, states, and cities. Road maps = Illustrating highways, roads, and other transportation networks. Choropleth maps = Using shades or colors to represent data values across geographic areas. Isopleth maps = Connecting points of equal value using lines to depict continuous data distributions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these factors contributes to the concept of distance decay?

Decreased interaction between places (C) Signup and view all the answers

Globalization refers to the decreasing interconnectedness of the world.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a model that explains the distribution of settlements based on their size and function.

Central Place Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'time-space compression'?

Time-space compression refers to the reduction of the relative distance between places due to advancements in transportation and communication. Signup and view all the answers

Which concept focuses on the interaction between humans and their environment?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Sustainability emphasizes the use of Earth's resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main principles of spatial interaction?

Complementarity, intervening opportunity, transferability, and connectivity Signup and view all the answers

The process of ______ involves the spread of ideas, innovations, and cultural practices across space.

Diffusion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Unit 1: Notes

Geography: Derived from Greek words "geo" (earth) + "graphy" (writing) = "earth writing"
Ecological Relationships: Studies the relationships between living things and their environment.
Location: The position of an object on Earth.
Absolute: Exact location (coordinates)
Relative: Description of location compared to other locations.
Place: A location on Earth distinguished by its physical and human characteristics.
Physical: Landforms, climate, resources
Human: Culture, population, settlements
Meridians: Lines of longitude (North to South poles)
Parallels: Lines of latitude (East to West)
Equator: 0 degrees latitude
North Pole: 90 degrees North latitude
South Pole: 90 degrees South latitude
Prime Meridian: 0 degrees longitude
Time Zones:
International Date Line (IDL): Approximately 180 degrees longitude
Standard Time: Divides Earth into 24 time zones
Site: A place's physical characteristics (including its absolute location)
Situation: Relative location; surrounding features
Scale: Large versus small scale
Large scale: Details of smaller areas
Small scale: Shows a large area
Map Projections: The process of showing a curved surface (earth) on a flat surface.
Different Projections have different inaccuracies.
Map Projections and Distortions:
2D scale
Deviations from accuracy (area, distance, direction)
Remote Sensing: Gathering information from a distance (e.g., Satellites, aircraft)
Spatial Concepts: How things are arranged in a particular space
Spatial Relationships:
Distance
Direction
Location
Shape
Map Types:
Choropleth: Uses shades of color to represent data (e.g., density of population)
Dot Density: Each dot represents a specific quantity
Isoline: Connects points of equal values (e.g., elevation contour lines)
Cartograms: Map where size of features are scaled based on data
Flow Maps: Used to show movement of people or ideas via lines and arrows
Thematic Maps: Maps used to display a particular subject
Physical Maps: Emphasize the Earth's physical features
Political Maps: Show political divisions (countries, cities, etc.)
Regionalization: Dividing space into smaller areas for analysis
Formal regions: Uniform characteristics (e.g., language, climate)
Functional regions: Interaction/connections (e.g., trade routes)
Vernacular regions: Based on perceptions or feelings about a place
Spatial Interaction: The way places connect with other places.
Distance decay: Interaction decreases with distance.
Time-space compression: Reduced travel time and distance between places. (internet)
Accessibility: How easy/difficult it is for people to get somewhere
Connectivity: Different ways places are joined
Human/Environmental Interdependence
Human influence on landscapes
Environmental constraints on Human activities
Sustainability: Using Earth's resources responsibly, protecting the environment
Globalization:
Interconnectedness of the world and its effect on cultural diffusion.

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