Geospatial Technology and Literacy Quiz

The percentage of adults in a country or region who can read and write at a basic level.

The way in which population is distributed across a geographic area.

The level of detail and geographic extent shown on a map. Examples include local, regional, national, and global.

Technologies that gather, analyze, and display geographic information. Examples include GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and aerial photography.

Statistical data about the characteristics of a population, including age, gender, race, and housing.

A survey conducted every 10 years by the U.S. government to count the population and gather demographic information.

A type of test question that provides multiple answer choices, but only one is correct.

A type of test question that requires a written response, often in the form of an essay or problem-solving explanation.

The belief that the physical environment, such as climate, determines patterns of human culture and societal development.

The concept that while the environment places some constraints on human activity, humans can adapt to and modify these limitations through technology and innovation.

The specific physical characteristics and location of a place.

A specific point on Earth with unique human and physical features that differentiate it from others.

The practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge.

Geographic data collected and added to maps by ordinary people, often without GIS or cartography expertise.

Any area differentiated from surrounding areas by at least one characteristic.

Maps that use differences in shading, coloring, or symbols within defined areas to show average values of a property or quantity.

Maps that show lines connecting points of equal value.

Maps that use dots to represent the presence or quantity of a phenomenon.

Maps that use proportional symbols (like circles) to represent the magnitude of a phenomenon.

A map where a variable (e.g., population) replaces land area or distance, distorting the map to accommodate this new variable.

A distance that can be measured with a standard unit of length, like a mile or kilometer.

A measure of the social, cultural, and economic interconnectedness between two places, regardless of their absolute distance.

The apparent shrinking of the world due to increased transportation, communication, and capitalist processes.

An area defined by a shared characteristic, like language, climate, or production of a specific crop.

An area where people share a common perception or belief about a place.

A way of representing the Earth's curved surface on a flat map.

A map projection that shows accurate areas but distorts shapes, especially near the poles.

A map projection that balances distortions of shape and area, good for general maps.

A map projection that accurately shows directions but distorts areas, especially near the poles.

A map that shows the location and density of data using dots, where each dot represents a certain number of items.

A map that provides basic information, like roads, landmarks, and geographic features, used for navigation.

A map that shows the elevation of an area, including physical features like rivers, mountains, and lakes.

A map that shows the movement of people, goods, or ideas using lines and arrows, indicating the direction and volume of flow.

The idea that the farther away a place is, the less connected you are to it.

The maximum number of individuals of a species that a particular environment can support over a long period of time.

A type of population growth where the rate of increase slows and eventually levels off.

A measure of the number of people per unit of arable land.

A measure of the number of farmers per unit of arable land.

An increase in a country's population due to births exceeding deaths.

The time it takes for a population to double in size at a given rate of growth.

The process of analyzing population characteristics, like age, sex, and race.

Refers to the number of people living in a specific geographic area.

A model that describes population change over time, characterized by stages of growth and decline.

A trend of decreasing death rates and longer life expectancies due to improved healthcare and sanitation.

Factors that encourage people to leave their current location.

Factors that encourage people to move to a new location.

The process of people moving from rural areas to urban centers.

The movement of people from one country to another.

The difference between the number of births and deaths in a population.

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a year.

The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year.

The amount of time it takes for a population to double in size.

The average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime.

The number of children a woman needs to have to replace herself and her partner in a population.

A situation where a population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment.

The portion of Earth's surface that is permanently inhabited by humans.

A model used to explain the changes in birth and death rates over time in a country.

A situation where the birth rate and death rate are equal, resulting in zero population growth.

A tool used to visualize the age and sex distribution of a population.

A group of people born during the same period.

The average number of years a person is expected to live in a country.

The ratio of people who are not in the workforce (under 15 and over 65) to those who are.

A boundary that follows natural features, like rivers, mountains, or coastlines.

A type of boundary defined by lines of latitude and longitude.

A political boundary that is drawn to accommodate cultural, ethnic, or linguistic groups.

The process of forcibly removing a less powerful ethnic group to create a homogeneous nation-state.

A sovereign state comprised of multiple nationalities that agree to coexist for mutual benefit.

A state that is unable to perform basic functions like controlling its territory or protecting its borders.

A state whose territory is geographically divided into separate parts.

A state where power is shared between a central government and regional governments.

A maritime zone extending 200 nautical miles from a coastal state's baseline, granting exclusive rights to exploit marine resources.

A political movement focused on uniting a nation or reclaiming lost territory.

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through means like colonization or military force.

Factors that push people and regions within a state apart, leading to division or conflict.

A state with a long and narrow shape.

A system of government where power is vested in the people.

The transfer of power from a central governing body to lower levels of government.

Migration from one region to another, often within a country.

Migration from urban areas to rural areas, often seeking a more peaceful and affordable way of life.

People who are forced to leave their homes for safety or survival due to persecution, war, or natural disasters.

People who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict or disaster, but remain within the borders of their own country.

A barrier that hinders or discourages migration.

Money sent by migrants to their families and communities back home.

Temporary migrant workers, often employed on time contracts, who migrate for work opportunities.

The movement of multiple members of a group to the same destination, often facilitated by family and community ties.

The emigration of highly skilled and educated individuals from one country to another, seeking better opportunities.

The immigration of highly skilled and educated individuals into a country, often due to better opportunities and conditions.

A limit on the number of people who can immigrate from a specific country to another country.

The temporary and repetitive movement of a migrant worker between their home country and the host country, usually for employment.

The spread of an idea or innovation through a hierarchical system, starting with the most influential individuals before spreading outwards.

A boundary line marking the geographical distribution of a linguistic feature, such as a particular pronunciation or vocabulary.

A group of languages that share a common ancestor and have evolved from a shared root language.

A language used for communication between people who speak different native languages, particularly for trade or business.

The spread of an idea or innovation through the movement of people, often accompanied by cultural exchanges.

The emotive and personal connection that individuals develop to a particular place, based on their experiences and memories.

The spread of an idea or innovation from one culture to another, but with modifications or adaptions to the original.

The blend of cultural elements from different sources, resulting in a new cultural form or practice.

A cultural or social custom that is prohibited or considered inappropriate, often based on religious or traditional beliefs.

The name given to a place, often reflecting its geographical features, historical significance, or cultural associations.

The shared beliefs, behaviors, values, and customs that characterize a specific group or society.

The origin of something, particularly concerning cultural practices or innovations.

A belief system that is not based on the worship of a god or deities, but focuses on a way of life or ethical principles.

A religion that seeks to expand its influence and convert people from other faiths.

A distinct branch or division within a larger religion, often with minor differences in beliefs or practices.

A country whose political boundaries align with its cultural boundaries, meaning its people largely share a common identity.

A group of people who share a common identity, culture, language, or history but lack their own sovereign state.

A political boundary drawn without regard for existing cultural, religious, or ethnic groups, often imposed by outside forces.

A political or geographical boundary that no longer functions as a border but remains visible in the landscape or cultural context.

The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and governments.

A political movement aimed at gaining independence or autonomy for a specific group or region within a larger political entity.

The systematic use of violence by a group to intimidate a population or coerce a government into granting its demands.

The political authority of a state to govern itself.

A politically bound area controlled by an established government with authority over its internal affairs and foreign policy

A state that has a large main body of territory, but also extends a long, narrow portion, often for strategic or economic reasons.

A state that completely surrounds another state.

The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty enacted in 1994 to promote free trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

An alliance of three or more countries for cultural, economic, or military reasons, working together to achieve common goals.

A maritime zone extending 12 nautical miles from a coastal state's baseline where the state has sovereignty over the water, its resources, and the airspace above it.

A boundary that existed before human settlement and remains in place as cultures develop.

Factors that tend to unify or strengthen a state, such as shared culture or national identity.

A state that is controlled by a more powerful state through economic or political influence.

Processes that involve the merging of cultural practices or beliefs.