Question 1

In an essay,discuss some of the more common basic tools and methods used by human geographers.

Accepted Answer

Human geographers use a variety of basic

Question 2

Map projections do not have to deal with nor consider scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Robinson projection,which is used by the National Geographic Society in many of its publications,is a compromise projection that distorts both ________ and directional relationships but provides a general-purpose world map.

Accepted Answer

A)  oceans 
B)  distance 
C)  area 
D)  direction 
E)  landmasses 
A)  oceans 
B)  distance 
C)  area 
D)  direction 
E)  landmasses

Question 4

Define expansion,hierarchical,and relocation diffusion and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Expansion diffusion refers to the spread

Question 5

The friction of distance means that the further away a place is,the less likely the interaction with it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Used in thematic mapping,the proportional symbol includes circles,squares,spheres,cubes,or some other shape,which can be drawn in proportion to the frequency of occurrence of some particular phenomenon or event at a given location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The spatial diffusion of phenomena typically tends to follow which type of curve?

Accepted Answer

A)  inverse 
B)  power function 
C)  S-shaped 
D)  exponential 
E)  straight line 
A)  inverse 
B)  power function 
C)  S-shaped 
D)  exponential 
E)  straight line

Question 8

In the context of human geography,places

Accepted Answer

A)  are dynamic. 
B)  have fixed boundaries. 
C)  are static. 
D)  are evolving. 
E)  are in competition. 
A)  are dynamic. 
B)  have fixed boundaries. 
C)  are static. 
D)  are evolving. 
E)  are in competition.

Question 9

Topographic maps are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  isopleth maps. 
B)  choropleth maps. 
A)  isopleth maps. 
B)  choropleth maps.

Question 10

Critical to the development of a shared sense of place is what takes place daily in "third places," meaning such places as

Accepted Answer

A)  pubs, cafes, and corner stores. 
B)  workplaces. 
C)  people's homes and apartments. 
D)  government offices. 
E)  financial institutions. 
A)  pubs, cafes, and corner stores. 
B)  workplaces. 
C)  people's homes and apartments. 
D)  government offices. 
E)  financial institutions.

Question 11

Describe possible strengths and weaknesses of geodemographic research,such as that done by Environics Analytics.

Accepted Answer

Geodemographic research, such as that do

Question 12

The prime meridian

Accepted Answer

A)  always crosses the equator at an angle of less than 90 degrees. 
B)  goes through Paris and New York. 
C)  is the main reference point for determining latitude. 
D)  runs through both poles. 
E)  was introduced by the British monarchy hundreds of years ago. 
A)  always crosses the equator at an angle of less than 90 degrees. 
B)  goes through Paris and New York. 
C)  is the main reference point for determining latitude. 
D)  runs through both poles. 
E)  was introduced by the British monarchy hundreds of years ago.

Question 13

Discuss the geographic notion that interdependence is a two-way process.

Accepted Answer

The geographic notion of interdependence

Question 14

-Ankara is the capital of

Accepted Answer

A)  Turkey. 
B)  Iran. 
C)  Jamaica. 
D)  Botswana. 
E)  Kazakhstan. 
A)  Turkey. 
B)  Iran. 
C)  Jamaica. 
D)  Botswana. 
E)  Kazakhstan.

Question 15

While providing a specific example for each,explain three different patterns of spatial diffusion.

Accepted Answer

Spatial diffusion refers to the spread o

Question 16

Complementarity is sufficient to explain the interdependence between places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The success of Geographic Information Systems is primarily due to the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  shipping. 
B)  the world wide web. 
C)  computers. 
D)  global satellites. 
E)  data storage capabilities. 
A)  shipping. 
B)  the world wide web. 
C)  computers. 
D)  global satellites. 
E)  data storage capabilities.

Question 18

-The above map is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  isopleth map. 
B)  topographic map. 
C)  cartogram. 
D)  Peters projection map. 
E)  located chart map. 
A)  isopleth map. 
B)  topographic map. 
C)  cartogram. 
D)  Peters projection map. 
E)  located chart map.

Question 19

Places,regions,spaces,and people are largely

Accepted Answer

A)  isolated from one another. 
B)  in competition with one another. 
C)  in conflict with one another. 
D)  not connected to one another. 
E)  interdependent. 
A)  isolated from one another. 
B)  in competition with one another. 
C)  in conflict with one another. 
D)  not connected to one another. 
E)  interdependent.

Question 20

Match the term or concept to the explanation.
-the way that things spread through space and time

Accepted Answer

A) spatial diffusion 
B) transferability 
C) intervening opportunity 
D) complementarity 
A) spatial diffusion 
B) transferability 
C) intervening opportunity 
D) complementarity

In an essay,discuss some of the more common basic tools and methods used by human geographers.

Map projections do not have to deal with nor consider scale.

The Robinson projection,which is used by the National Geographic Society in many of its publications,is a compromise projection that distorts both ________ and directional relationships but provides a general-purpose world map.

Define expansion,hierarchical,and relocation diffusion and provide an example of each.

The friction of distance means that the further away a place is,the less likely the interaction with it.

Used in thematic mapping,the proportional symbol includes circles,squares,spheres,cubes,or some other shape,which can be drawn in proportion to the frequency of occurrence of some particular phenomenon or event at a given location.

The spatial diffusion of phenomena typically tends to follow which type of curve?

In the context of human geography,places

Topographic maps are examples of

Critical to the development of a shared sense of place is what takes place daily in "third places," meaning such places as

Describe possible strengths and weaknesses of geodemographic research,such as that done by Environics Analytics.

The prime meridian

Discuss the geographic notion that interdependence is a two-way process.

-Ankara is the capital of

While providing a specific example for each,explain three different patterns of spatial diffusion.

Complementarity is sufficient to explain the interdependence between places.

The success of Geographic Information Systems is primarily due to the use of

-The above map is an example of a(n)

Places,regions,spaces,and people are largely

Match the term or concept to the explanation. -the way that things spread through space and time

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

In an essay,discuss some of the more common basic tools and methods used by human geographers.

Map projections do not have to deal with nor consider scale.

The Robinson projection,which is used by the National Geographic Society in many of its publications,is a compromise projection that distorts both ________ and directional relationships but provides a general-purpose world map.

Define expansion,hierarchical,and relocation diffusion and provide an example of each.

The friction of distance means that the further away a place is,the less likely the interaction with it.

Used in thematic mapping,the proportional symbol includes circles,squares,spheres,cubes,or some other shape,which can be drawn in proportion to the frequency of occurrence of some particular phenomenon or event at a given location.

The spatial diffusion of phenomena typically tends to follow which type of curve?

In the context of human geography,places

Topographic maps are examples of

Critical to the development of a shared sense of place is what takes place daily in "third places," meaning such places as

Describe possible strengths and weaknesses of geodemographic research,such as that done by Environics Analytics.

The prime meridian

Discuss the geographic notion that interdependence is a two-way process.

-Ankara is the capital of

While providing a specific example for each,explain three different patterns of spatial diffusion.

Complementarity is sufficient to explain the interdependence between places.

The success of Geographic Information Systems is primarily due to the use of

-The above map is an example of a(n)

Places,regions,spaces,and people are largely

Match the term or concept to the explanation. -the way that things spread through space and time

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