How might a geographer summarize and interpret spatial data from a GIS displaying data about the frequency and distribution of forest fires? Choose from the options below.
A geographer would be able to describe locations where forest fires are most common and analyze which places might be more prone to fires in the future.
A geographer would be able to explain how forest fires are started and, therefore, how to prevent them.
A geographer would be able to analyze the size of forest fires and the impacts those fires have on rural communities.
A geographer would be able to evaluate the relationship between forest fires and drought conditions.
A geographer would be able to describe locations where forest fires are most common and analyze which places might be more prone to fires in the future. They would also be able to evaluate the relationship between forest fires and drought conditions.
Why would a geographer decide to use a proportional symbol map over a dot density map? Choose from the options below.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had varying sizes and intensities.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had discrete units which could be represented individually.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented stayed consistent across similar locations and changed gradually over different distances.
A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented was quantitative data in the form of percentages.
A geographer would decide to use a proportional symbol map over a dot density map if the subject being studied had varying sizes and intensities.
What sort of information is shown on this geographic representation that would make it useful for navigation? Choose from the options below.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows accurate physical distances between locations.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is small-scale.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows connections between locations.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is dynamic.
This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows accurate physical distances between locations.
Which field of geography and geographic skills would be involved in using satellite imagery to look for concentrations of artificial lights on Earth’s surface at night? Choose from the options below.
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying the distribution of urban environments.
This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying distance decay.
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying distance decay.
This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
Which option best describes how multiple scales would be useful for studying flood risk?
A large-scale map would show flood risk to different neighborhoods, while a small-scale map would show flood risk near your home.
A small-scale map could help compare flood risk in different counties, while a large-scale map could show flood-risk in different states.
A small-scale map would provide overall flood risk in different areas, while a large-scale map could show flood risk near transportation infrastructure.
A large-scale map would allow comparisons of flood risk in different cities, while a small-scale map could show the flood risk for particular neighborhoods.
A small-scale map would provide overall flood risk in different areas, while a large-scale map could show flood risk near transportation infrastructure.
Why would a geographer choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook?
The Robinson projection creates a map with minimal size and shape distortion, making it easier to read.
The Robinson projection creates a map with completely accurate shapes.
The Robinson projection creates an equal-area map, accurately showing the size of landmasses.
The Robinson projection creates a map with accurate directions, making it a more precise representation.