Exam 1: Geography Matters

A point in mathematical space corresponds to ________ in behavioural space.

Insiders and outsiders tend to construct a given place differently.

Match the example to the type of space. -Relative space (socioeconomic)

Present and explain three commonly used types of map projections.

Places are "social products," and are socially constructed.This refers to the

Discuss the nature and uses of Geographic Information Systems.

Car tires have higher transferability than Swiss watches.

Agricultural production,food security,resource management,population change,ecology of human disease,environmental pollution and the symbolism of place and landscape are studied by

-The above map is an example of a

Isolines,dots,and proportional symbols can appropriately and effectively be used in the creation of ________ maps.

-Which line indicates the prime meridian?

Choropleth maps represent data with

Describe what you think is meant by the power of place.

Generally,as connectivity increases,accessibility falls.

-The capital of country #11 is

Hawaii's tropical location,sandy beaches,volcanoes,volcanic soils,and plentiful moisture play an important role in its economic activities.In terms of its relative location,these characteristics refer to Hawaii's

A(n)________ is the ratio between linear distance on a map and linear distance on the earth's surface.

-Which line indicates the Tropic of Cancer?

Latitude measures angular distance,while longitude measures linear distance.

According to your text,globalization will eventually make geography obsolete through destruction and homogenization.