Which of the following is a geographical representation?(1 point)
Responses
A ruler.
A ruler.
A lake.
A lake.
A selfie.
A selfie.
A map.
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A map
Which is the best definition of scale, as it is used in maps?(1 point)
Responses
a measurement of distance, most usually in miles
a measurement of distance, most usually in miles
a horizontal bar showing units of distance
a horizontal bar showing units of distance
the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured
the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured
the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map
Responses
a measurement of distance, most usually in miles
a measurement of distance, most usually in miles
a horizontal bar showing units of distance
a horizontal bar showing units of distance
the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured
the difference between how a distance appears to human eyes and how it is measured
the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map
the relationship between a real-world distance and how it is represented on the map
Choose the list that orders units of latitude and longitude from largest to smallest.(1 point)
Responses
centimeters, meters, kilometers
centimeters, meters, kilometers
degrees, minutes, seconds
degrees, minutes, seconds
miles, feet, inches
miles, feet, inches
miles, degrees, ticks
Responses
centimeters, meters, kilometers
centimeters, meters, kilometers
degrees, minutes, seconds
degrees, minutes, seconds
miles, feet, inches
miles, feet, inches
miles, degrees, ticks
degrees, minutes, seconds
What is the largest distortion in a Winkel Tripel projection?(1 point)
Responses
the relative shape and size of land masses
the relative shape and size of land masses
the latitude and longitude lines
the latitude and longitude lines
the area of land masses
the area of land masses
the distance between locations
Responses
the relative shape and size of land masses
the relative shape and size of land masses
the latitude and longitude lines
the latitude and longitude lines
the area of land masses
the area of land masses
the distance between locations
the area of land masses
Where is a Mercator projection map most commonly used?(1 point)
Responses
on a large body of water
on a large body of water
on the side of a mountain
on the side of a mountain
in a U.S. classroom
in a U.S. classroom
in a magazine or newspaper
in a magazine or newspaper
Responses
on a large body of water
on a large body of water
on the side of a mountain
on the side of a mountain
in a U.S. classroom
in a U.S. classroom
in a magazine or newspaper
in a magazine or newspaper
in a U.S. classroom
China has the largest population of any country in the world. Russia has the largest land area of any country in the world. On a population cartogram of the world, which country would appear larger?(1 point)
Responses
China
China
Neither would appear on a population cartogram.
Neither would appear on a population cartogram.
They would appear to be the same size.
They would appear to be the same size.
Russia
Responses
China
China
Neither would appear on a population cartogram.
Neither would appear on a population cartogram.
They would appear to be the same size.
They would appear to be the same size.
Russia
China
You want to make a map showing distribution of cattle in Brazil. What kind of map would be best to show this information?(1 point)
Responses
isoline map
isoline map
dot density map
dot density map
physical map
physical map
political map
Responses
isoline map
isoline map
dot density map
dot density map
physical map
physical map
political map
dot density map
What is the importance of understanding the functions of map properties?(1 point)
Responses
Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Map properties help geographers determine how continents are formed.
Map properties help geographers determine how continents are formed.
Map properties are used as guidelines to determine physical and political details of a place.
Map properties are used as guidelines to determine physical and political details of a place.
Map properties set boundaries for cultural regions, cultural groups, and their characteristics.
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Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Map properties help geographers determine how continents are formed.
Map properties help geographers determine how continents are formed.
Map properties are used as guidelines to determine physical and political details of a place.
Map properties are used as guidelines to determine physical and political details of a place.
Map properties set boundaries for cultural regions, cultural groups, and their characteristics.
Map properties help geographers collect accurate information about distance, size, and location of a place.
Which of the following would be consulted when wanting information about natural and human-made features?(1 point)
Responses
political map
political map
thematic map
thematic map
topographic map
topographic map
a globe
Responses
political map
political map
thematic map
thematic map
topographic map
topographic map
a globe
topographic map
Which of the following would not be included in a possible map legend?(1 point)
Responses
a star for a historic site
a star for a historic site
a compass rose for direction
a compass rose for direction
a * for a city
a * for a city
a ^ for a mountain
Responses
a star for a historic site
a star for a historic site
a compass rose for direction
a compass rose for direction
a * for a city
a * for a city
a ^ for a mountain
a compass rose for direction
Which of the following layers would not be included in a digital map showing bat migration in the Southwest United States?(1 point)
Responses
A layer of arrows that show the directions of migrations.
A layer of arrows that show the directions of migrations.
A layer showing a map of southwestern states.
A layer showing a map of southwestern states.
A layer showing each type of bat that migrates in the region.
A layer showing each type of bat that migrates in the region.
A layer showing climate conditions of the southwest region.
Responses
A layer of arrows that show the directions of migrations.
A layer of arrows that show the directions of migrations.
A layer showing a map of southwestern states.
A layer showing a map of southwestern states.
A layer showing each type of bat that migrates in the region.
A layer showing each type of bat that migrates in the region.
A layer showing climate conditions of the southwest region.
A layer showing climate conditions of the southwest region.
Displaying more than one set of data by using a GIS can help a geographer(1 point)
Responses
obscure irrelevant spatial data.
obscure irrelevant spatial data.
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
isolate a particular type of data.
isolate a particular type of data.
observe changes over time.
Responses
obscure irrelevant spatial data.
obscure irrelevant spatial data.
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
isolate a particular type of data.
isolate a particular type of data.
observe changes over time.
see possible relationships between the sets of data.
Look at the map of the share of the population of Florida’s counties that is Hispanic or Latino. Which of the following datasets would help you drill down for more depth on Florida’s Hispanics?(1 point)
Responses
Census data on language spoken at home
Census data on language spoken at home
Census data on income levels by education
Census data on income levels by education
Census data on business ownership
Census data on business ownership
Census data on household size
Responses
Census data on language spoken at home
Census data on language spoken at home
Census data on income levels by education
Census data on income levels by education
Census data on business ownership
Census data on business ownership
Census data on household size
Census data on language spoken at home
Which question is an example of a research question that could best be answered with GIS?(1 point)
Responses
how a proposed commuter bike path might affect a city’s rush hour traffic
how a proposed commuter bike path might affect a city’s rush hour traffic
which of a city’s rapid transit routes are used the most
which of a city’s rapid transit routes are used the most
how much a city’s population has grown over time
how much a city’s population has grown over time
which building in a city houses the most people
Responses
how a proposed commuter bike path might affect a city’s rush hour traffic
how a proposed commuter bike path might affect a city’s rush hour traffic
which of a city’s rapid transit routes are used the most
which of a city’s rapid transit routes are used the most
how much a city’s population has grown over time
how much a city’s population has grown over time
which building in a city houses the most people
which of a city’s rapid transit routes are used the most
Which is an example of a geographic problem caused by physical characteristics of a place?(1 point)
Responses
the spread of an invasive plant species
the spread of an invasive plant species
the migratory paths of a species of birds
the migratory paths of a species of birds
a stable route for a highway in an area that has frequent earthquakes
a stable route for a highway in an area that has frequent earthquakes
the spread of a disease through a city’s population
the spread of a disease through a city’s population
Responses
the spread of an invasive plant species
the spread of an invasive plant species
the migratory paths of a species of birds
the migratory paths of a species of birds
a stable route for a highway in an area that has frequent earthquakes
a stable route for a highway in an area that has frequent earthquakes
the spread of a disease through a city’s population
the spread of a disease through a city’s population
a stable route for a highway in an area that has frequent earthquakes
What impact is climate change predicted to have on hurricanes?(1 point)
Responses
Climate change is predicted to make hurricanes less severe than in times past.
Climate change is predicted to make hurricanes less severe than in times past.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to decrease the wind intensity of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to decrease the wind intensity of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency of hurricanes.
Responses
Climate change is predicted to make hurricanes less severe than in times past.
Climate change is predicted to make hurricanes less severe than in times past.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to decrease the wind intensity of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to decrease the wind intensity of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency of hurricanes.
Climate change is predicted to increase the intensity of rainfall produced by hurricanes.
What would be a relevant piece of evidence for someone trying to decide whether to insure a new condominium building in Florida?(1 point)
Responses
the success of a recent skyscraper development near South Beach
the success of a recent skyscraper development near South Beach
the popularity of a reality TV show set in Miami
the popularity of a reality TV show set in Miami
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
the history of Henry Flagler’s development of railroads in Florida
Responses
the success of a recent skyscraper development near South Beach
the success of a recent skyscraper development near South Beach
the popularity of a reality TV show set in Miami
the popularity of a reality TV show set in Miami
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
the history of Henry Flagler’s development of railroads in Florida
the total dollar amount of Florida’s hurricane-related damage in the past five years
In a few sentences, analyze why a map’s labels, key, and scale is important. Discuss each element individually and all elements combined.(2 points)
A map's labels are important as they provide names and descriptions of specific locations, features, and elements on the map. They help users understand the identity and context of various points of interest. The key, or legend, on a map provides a visual explanation of symbols and colors used to represent different features on the map. It helps users interpret and decode the map's symbols, allowing them to navigate and understand the information presented. The scale on a map indicates the relationship between distances on the map and the real world. It enables users to measure and estimate distances accurately, ensuring that they can make informed decisions about navigation or spatial relationships.
When these elements are combined, the map becomes a powerful tool for communicating spatial information effectively. Labels provide context and identification, the key ensures understanding of symbols, and the scale allows for accurate distance measurements. Together, they enhance the map's usability, clarity, and usefulness. Whether for navigation, analysis, or communication purposes, a map with well-designed labels, a clear key, and an accurate scale enables users to interpret, comprehend, and visualize spatial relationships and features more effectively.
When these elements are combined, the map becomes a powerful tool for communicating spatial information effectively. Labels provide context and identification, the key ensures understanding of symbols, and the scale allows for accurate distance measurements. Together, they enhance the map's usability, clarity, and usefulness. Whether for navigation, analysis, or communication purposes, a map with well-designed labels, a clear key, and an accurate scale enables users to interpret, comprehend, and visualize spatial relationships and features more effectively.
In one to two sentences, explain how maps can be considered hybrid maps.(2 points)
Maps can be considered hybrid maps when they combine multiple layers or types of information, such as satellite imagery, topographic features, and socio-economic data, to provide a comprehensive representation of a geographic area or phenomenon.
Choose one of the four models discussed in the lesson and explain the benefits and drawbacks of using the model. In your answer consider these points:
What does the model explain?
What criticisms are made of the model?
What is the net utility of the model based on those points
What does the model explain?
What criticisms are made of the model?
What is the net utility of the model based on those points
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