Exam 1: Objectives and Tools of World Regional Geography

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"North of the park" is an example of what type of location? ​

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Landscape geography - match the terms to their definitions, not all terms will be used
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The most common type of thematic map; displays data by filling in political units with differing colors
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Graduated Symbol
Isarithmic
Choropleth
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The most common type of thematic map; displays data by filling in political units with differing colors
Graduated Symbol
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A(n)__________ region is one in which all of the population shares a defining trait or set of traits.

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How would a map with a scale of 1:100 be classified? ​

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Coordinate systems are used to determine __________ location, which refers to a point on Earth's surface. ​

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Mathematical applications that minimize the distortion caused by rendering a sphere on a flat surface are called map __________. ​

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Lines of Latitude - match the terms to their coordinates
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zero degrees
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Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
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Verified
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zero degrees
Tropic of Cancer
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What type of map projection would be used if you wanted to accurately depict area?

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Place is an objective term referring to the exact location on Earth. ​

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The latitude of meridians is equal at all locations. ​

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The two basic types of maps are reference maps and thematic maps. ​

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Lines of longitude may also be called __________. ​

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Geography knowledge enables people to understand the relationships among people, places, and environments over time. This statement best describes which of the following six essential elements of geography as outlined by the National Geographic Society.  ​

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The coordinate 47° 39' 56'' N, 81° 3' 28" E would be located in the _____.  ​

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Lines of Latitude - match the terms to their coordinates
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9.65.56 degrees north
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Antarctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
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9.65.56 degrees north
Antarctic Circle
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What does Tobler's First Law of Geography state? ​

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A small-scale map portrays a large area in more generalized terms. ​

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Alexander von Humboldt is credited with founding the landscape perspective in American geography. ​

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Lines of Latitude - match the terms to their coordinates
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23.44 degrees north
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Antarctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Capricorn
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Verified
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23.44 degrees north
Antarctic Circle
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Lines of Latitude - match the terms to their coordinates
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65.56 degrees south
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Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Antarctic Circle
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65.56 degrees south
Equator
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