61 Questions
What is the concept of 'place' more closely related to?
How and where we live
What is the term for the process of classifying locations based on shared characteristics?
Regionalization
What is a characteristic of a formal region?
It is defined by a single cultural trait
What is the term for the visible characteristics of a region?
Landscape
What is the consequence of using multiple cultural traits to define a formal region?
The region's territorial extent becomes more subjective
What is an example of a cultural trait that could be used to define a formal region?
Arabic speech
What is a unique feature of geographic tools in the social sciences?
They are used in conjunction with other social science techniques
What is the primary function of maps in geography?
To gather, convey, and analyze spatial information
What is the purpose of the global grid system?
To create a reference grid for measuring distances
What determines the location of the equator?
The sun's relative position
What is measured in angles from the earth's centre?
Parallels
What is latitude?
An angular distance north or south of the equator
What is a line connecting all points along the same latitudinal angle called?
Parallel
How many time zones were created in the late 19th century?
24
What is the purpose of a map scale?
To simplify and codify spatial information
What type of map is designed to illustrate patterns or trends?
Thematic map
What type of thematic map uses shades or colours to indicate differences in a measurement?
Choropleth map
What type of map is used to display a measurement over an area, with differences indicated by the number of dots of identical value?
Dot map
What is the main purpose of a map projection?
To convert 3D space into a 2D image
What is the purpose of cartograms?
To map a measurement for an area, with differences indicated by distortion of area size
What does the shift from one contour line to the next reflect on an isopleth map?
An increase or decrease in elevation
What type of map is often used to display areas of equal elevation?
Isopleth map
What can be easily seen on an isopleth map?
Mountain peaks or valleys
What is the primary purpose of cartograms?
To represent data by scaling the area of each province or territory to its share of the population
What is the term for the technology that measures electromagnetic radiation from a distance?
Remote Sensing
What is the primary application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
Adding analysis to data collection, storage, and mapping
What is a challenge associated with the use of GPS technology?
Privacy and permission problems
What is a skill that geographers need to develop?
Constant attention to world, regional, and local events
What is a strength of the geography discipline?
Broad perspective on what makes places
In Stage 1 of the demographic transition, the crude birth rate (CBR) and crude death rate (CDR) are low.
False
Every country in the world is currently in Stage 4 of the demographic transition.
False
The Gambia is an example of a country in Stage 1 of the demographic transition.
False
In Stage 3 of the demographic transition, the crude birth rate (CBR) continues to decline, leading to low population growth.
True
Mexico is an example of a country in Stage 2 of the demographic transition.
False
The National Population Council in Mexico promoted family planning, leading to a decrease in population growth.
True
In Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition, Denmark has a high CBR and high CDR.
False
Temporary movement is included in the subdiscipline of migration.
False
The Push-Pull Logic assumes that all people behave according to individual differences.
False
Migration has always led to a decrease in resource base and cultural change.
False
The Moorings approach considers the natural environment as a factor in migration.
True
The crude birth rate (CBR) is a better indicator of social well-being than the infant mortality rate (IMR).
False
The total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.1 is considered below the replacement level.
False
Mortality policy generally aims to increase the crude death rate (CDR).
False
Fertility policy may lower or raise the total fertility rate (TFR), depending on perceived need.
True
The population pyramid is a representation of a population's age and sex composition.
True
In 2000, people under 14 first outnumbered people over 60.
False
The demographic transition model is a descriptive generalization of fertility and mortality change in less developed countries.
True
The Malthusian theory states that population grows at an arithmetic rate, while food production grows at a geometric rate.
False
Population projections show a declining growth rate, but still a positive rate of natural increase.
True
The rate of natural increase (RNI) is calculated as the crude death rate (CDR) minus the crude birth rate (CBR).
False
The Epidemiological Transition refers to a shift in the prevalence of infectious diseases.
False
Health geographies focus on the distribution of disease and poor health.
True
Environmental contaminants have no impact on health geographies.
False
Migration is only affected by demographic factors such as age and marital status.
False
Spatial patterns of infectious and degenerative diseases are unaffected by natural environments and social conditions.
False
The Epidemiological Transition consists of only three stages.
False
Health care provision can be provided by only private or public systems.
False
The world population is decreasing.
False
Women in less developed countries are having more children.
False
Government attempts to decrease or increase fertility have had a significant impact.
False
The distribution of people on earth is random and not the outcome of a long history of migration.
False
Explore the concepts of sense of place, sacred space, placelessness, and topophilia/topophobia. Learn about regions, regionalization, and the different types of regions, including formal, functional, and vernacular regions.
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