Question 1

Define the distance-decay function using an example.

Accepted Answer

The distance-decay function is a geograp

Question 2

Discuss what is meant by the first law of geography: "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than distant things."

Accepted Answer

The first law of geography, as stated by

Question 3

Most places are independent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the example to the type of space.
-Cognitive space

Accepted Answer

A) coastal regions 
B) Canadian cities as scary, crowded places 
C) sacred spaces of holy cities 
D) 100 square mile area 
A) coastal regions 
B) Canadian cities as scary, crowded places 
C) sacred spaces of holy cities 
D) 100 square mile area

Question 5

Because of the difficulty of projecting a round,3-dimensional earth on a 2-dimensional piece of paper,maps of the world typically vary according to

Accepted Answer

A)  shapes of the landmasses. 
B)  relative sizes of the landmasses. 
C)  relative altitude of the landmasses. 
D)  shapes and relative sizes of landmasses. 
E)  shapes and relative altitudes of landmasses. 
A)  shapes of the landmasses. 
B)  relative sizes of the landmasses. 
C)  relative altitude of the landmasses. 
D)  shapes and relative sizes of landmasses. 
E)  shapes and relative altitudes of landmasses.

Question 6

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes.
-choropleth maps

Accepted Answer

A) Map most likely to be centered on the North Pole 
B) preserves compass bearing-used in navigation for centuries 
C) represents Earth's form horizontally and vertically 
D) varying colors or patterns to show variations in number, frequencies or densities 
E) Equal-area map to emphasize the global South
F)Distorts everything, yet used by National Geographic for its appearance and suitability as a reference map
G)intentional distortion of space and area in proportion to magnitude of a characteristic 
A) Map most likely to be centered on the North Pole 
B) preserves compass bearing-used in navigation for centuries 
C) represents Earth's form horizontally and vertically 
D) varying colors or patterns to show variations in number, frequencies or densities 
E) Equal-area map to emphasize the global South
F)Distorts everything, yet used by National Geographic for its appearance and suitability as a reference map
G)intentional distortion of space and area in proportion to magnitude of a characteristic

Question 7

The PRIZM C2  segmentation system,which identifies geodemographic classifications is increasingly being used by ________ and fundraisers to focus their efforts on the most promising neighbourhoods.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographers 
B)  political campaigners 
C)  human geographers 
D)  religious leaders 
E)  epidemiologists 
A)  demographers 
B)  political campaigners 
C)  human geographers 
D)  religious leaders 
E)  epidemiologists

Question 8

People create and modify places at the same time that they are influenced by them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Complementarity emerges from the ability of two places to understand and appreciate each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Geographers warn that GIS can be used to help create a surveillance society in which people are judged by

Accepted Answer

A)  where they live. 
B)  lifestyle and beliefs. 
A)  where they live. 
B)  lifestyle and beliefs.

Question 11

One cannot have a cognitive image (nor draw a mental map)of a place to which he or she has not been.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Topographic maps contain isolines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best maps are the most objective maps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Location,distance,space,accessibility,and spatial interaction are five concepts that are key to ________ analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  time 
B)  spatial 
C)  aerial 
D)  locational 
E)  regional 
A)  time 
B)  spatial 
C)  aerial 
D)  locational 
E)  regional

Question 15

________ space is measured by the nature and degree of connectivity between locations,rather than in conventional measures of distance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive 
B)  Topological 
A)  Cognitive 
B)  Topological

Question 16

Though all of the following distort the shape of land masses and area,which of the following maps or map types does so most blatantly and intentionally?

Accepted Answer

A)  cartograms 
B)  conformal projections. 
C)  polyconic 
D)  isoline 
E)  Peters 
A)  cartograms 
B)  conformal projections. 
C)  polyconic 
D)  isoline 
E)  Peters

Question 17

Isopleth maps rely heavily on

Accepted Answer

A)  lines. 
B)  dots. 
A)  lines. 
B)  dots.

Question 18

At the heart of geographic research is

Accepted Answer

A)  getting published in National Geographic. 
B)  analysis of data. 
C)  collection of facts. 
D)  getting government grants. 
E)  learning place names. 
A)  getting published in National Geographic. 
B)  analysis of data. 
C)  collection of facts. 
D)  getting government grants. 
E)  learning place names.

Question 19

People's relationships with their environments are more likely to be studied by

Accepted Answer

A)  physical geographers. 
B)  human geographers. 
A)  physical geographers. 
B)  human geographers.

Question 20

Of the following tools of the geographer,which is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer simulations 
B)  surveys 
C)  lab experiments 
D)  maps 
E)  interviews 
A)  computer simulations 
B)  surveys 
C)  lab experiments 
D)  maps 
E)  interviews

Define the distance-decay function using an example.

Discuss what is meant by the first law of geography: "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than distant things."

Most places are independent.

Match the example to the type of space. -Cognitive space

Because of the difficulty of projecting a round,3-dimensional earth on a 2-dimensional piece of paper,maps of the world typically vary according to

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes. -choropleth maps

The PRIZM C2 segmentation system,which identifies geodemographic classifications is increasingly being used by ________ and fundraisers to focus their efforts on the most promising neighbourhoods.

People create and modify places at the same time that they are influenced by them.

Complementarity emerges from the ability of two places to understand and appreciate each other.

Geographers warn that GIS can be used to help create a surveillance society in which people are judged by

One cannot have a cognitive image (nor draw a mental map)of a place to which he or she has not been.

Topographic maps contain isolines.

The best maps are the most objective maps.

Location,distance,space,accessibility,and spatial interaction are five concepts that are key to ________ analysis.

________ space is measured by the nature and degree of connectivity between locations,rather than in conventional measures of distance.

Though all of the following distort the shape of land masses and area,which of the following maps or map types does so most blatantly and intentionally?

Isopleth maps rely heavily on

At the heart of geographic research is

People's relationships with their environments are more likely to be studied by

Of the following tools of the geographer,which is most commonly used?

The Changing Global Context

Population Geography

People and Nature

Cultural Geographies

Interpreting Places and Landscapes

Geographies of Economic Development

Food and Agriculture

Political Geographies

Urbanization

City Spaces: Urban Structure

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Exam 1: Geography Matters

Define the distance-decay function using an example.

Discuss what is meant by the first law of geography: "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than distant things."

Most places are independent.

Match the example to the type of space. -Cognitive space

Because of the difficulty of projecting a round,3-dimensional earth on a 2-dimensional piece of paper,maps of the world typically vary according to

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes. -choropleth maps

The PRIZM C2 segmentation system,which identifies geodemographic classifications is increasingly being used by ________ and fundraisers to focus their efforts on the most promising neighbourhoods.

People create and modify places at the same time that they are influenced by them.

Complementarity emerges from the ability of two places to understand and appreciate each other.

Geographers warn that GIS can be used to help create a surveillance society in which people are judged by

One cannot have a cognitive image (nor draw a mental map)of a place to which he or she has not been.

Topographic maps contain isolines.

The best maps are the most objective maps.

Location,distance,space,accessibility,and spatial interaction are five concepts that are key to ________ analysis.

________ space is measured by the nature and degree of connectivity between locations,rather than in conventional measures of distance.

Though all of the following distort the shape of land masses and area,which of the following maps or map types does so most blatantly and intentionally?

Isopleth maps rely heavily on

At the heart of geographic research is

People's relationships with their environments are more likely to be studied by

Of the following tools of the geographer,which is most commonly used?

The Changing Global Context

Population Geography

People and Nature

Cultural Geographies

Interpreting Places and Landscapes

Geographies of Economic Development

Food and Agriculture

Political Geographies

Urbanization

City Spaces: Urban Structure

Filters