Rank the following maps and geospatial technologies in terms of their privacy concerns, listing them from greatest privacy concern to least privacy concern. (1 point) Responses geotagging, volunteered geographic information, mashup, citizen science, Mercator projection geotagging, volunteered geographic information, mashup, citizen science, Mercator projection mashup, geotagging, citizen science, volunteered geographic information, Mercator projection mashup, geotagging, citizen science, volunteered geographic information, Mercator projection Mercator projection, Robinson projection, GPS, GIS, geotagging Mercator projection, Robinson projection, GPS, GIS, geotagging Robinson projection, geotagging, GPS, GIS, Goode Homolosine projection Robinson projection, geotagging, GPS, GIS, Goode Homolosine projection GPS, GIS, volunteered geographic information, mental maps, geotagging
The rankings are as follows:
1. GPS, GIS, volunteered geographic information, mental maps, geotagging
2. Robinson projection, geotagging, GPS, GIS, Goode Homolosine projection
3. Mercator projection, Robinson projection, GPS, GIS, geotagging
4. mashup, geotagging, citizen science, volunteered geographic information, Mercator projection
5. mashup, geotagging, citizen science, volunteered geographic information, Mercator projection
6. mashup, geotagging, citizen science, volunteered geographic information, Mercator projection
7. geotagging, volunteered geographic information, mashup, citizen science, Mercator projection
8. geotagging, volunteered geographic information, mashup, citizen science, Mercator projection
Note: The rankings may vary slightly based on personal opinions and perspectives on privacy concerns.
Rank the following maps and geospatial technologies in terms of their privacy concerns, listing them from greatest privacy concern to least privacy concern. (1 point) Responses geotagging, volunteered geographic information, mashup, citizen science, Mercator projection geotagging,
volunteered geographic information, mashup, citizen science, Mercator projection
The rankings are as follows:
1. geotagging
2. volunteered geographic information
3. mashup
4. citizen science
5. Mercator projection
This ranking is based on the potential privacy risks associated with each technology. Geotagging involves adding location information to online posts and can potentially reveal a user's exact whereabouts, making it the highest privacy concern. Volunteered geographic information refers to user-contributed location data, which may also contain personal information if not handled properly. Mashups combine different data sources, including potentially sensitive information, which can raise privacy concerns. Citizen science involves public participation in scientific research, and while it may involve sharing location data, the privacy concerns are generally lower compared to the previous technologies. The Mercator projection, a cartographic technique, does not directly involve sharing or collecting personal information, hence it has the least privacy concern in this list.
Which of the following best explains why a map scale is necessary? (1 point) Responses It allows a user of the map to assess distortions of continent size and shape. It allows a user of the map to assess distortions of continent size and shape. It allows a researcher to know how much it will cost to travel to a place. It allows a researcher to know how much it will cost to travel to a place. It allows a user of the map to determine distances between locations. It allows a user of the map to determine distances between locations. It allows contributors of volunteered geographic information to place data. It allows contributors of volunteered geographic information to place data. It allows a researcher to analyze changing features through remote sensing.
The correct response is: It allows a user of the map to determine distances between locations.
Comparing the three primary types of map projections, which statement accurately represents a specific projection’s treatment of the shapes and sizes of continents and oceans? (1 point) Responses The Mercator projection distorts the size and shape of a continent to reflect the size of its population. The Mercator projection distorts the size and shape of a continent to reflect the size of its population. The Robinson projection accurately represents the shapes of continents but distorts the size of oceans. The Robinson projection accurately represents the shapes of continents but distorts the size of oceans. The Goode Homolosine projection accurately represents the size and shape of continents but distorts the north to south meridians and east to west latitudes. The Goode Homolosine projection accurately represents the size and shape of continents but distorts the north to south meridians and east to west latitudes. The Mercator projection misrepresents the shapes of equatorial landmasses but accurately represents those at the poles. The Mercator projection misrepresents the shapes of equatorial landmasses but accurately represents those at the poles. The Robinson projection distorts landmasses at the poles and more accurately represents equatorial landmasses.
The correct response is: The Robinson projection accurately represents the shapes of continents but distorts the size of oceans.
How does the concept of the cultural landscape allow geographers to define and describe a region? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses It puts the emphasis on cultural features, such as ethnicity, language, and religion, in defining a region. It puts the emphasis on cultural features, such as ethnicity, language, and religion, in defining a region. It puts the emphasis on the physical landscape and climate in defining a region. It puts the emphasis on the physical landscape and climate in defining a region. It considers physical geography as well as cultural and economic factors in defining a region. It considers physical geography as well as cultural and economic factors in defining a region. It prioritizes the political culture and legislative policies in defining a region. It prioritizes the political culture and legislative policies in defining a region. It emphasizes high culture, such as educational institutions and the arts, in defining a region.
The correct responses are:
- It puts the emphasis on cultural features, such as ethnicity, language, and religion, in defining a region.
- It considers physical geography as well as cultural and economic factors in defining a region.
Which statement accurately represents the key difference between history and geography? (1 point) Responses Geography is quantifiable and objective, while history is not. Geography is quantifiable and objective, while history is not. Geography is concerned with where, while history is concerned with when. Geography is concerned with where , while history is concerned with when . Geography considers the distant past, while history focuses on recent events. Geography considers the distant past, while history focuses on recent events. Geography has political implications, while history does not. Geography has political implications, while history does not. History involves politics, while geography does not. History involves politics, while geography does not.
The correct response is: Geography is concerned with where, while history is concerned with when.
Without referring to a map, it can be determined that the place at coordinates 7 degrees N, 12 degrees E is likely (1 point) Responses near the North Pole. near the North Pole. in the Pacific Ocean. in the Pacific Ocean. in Africa. in Africa. in Europe. in Europe. near the Canadian border. near the Canadian border.
Without referring to a map, it can be determined that the place at coordinates 7 degrees N, 12 degrees E is likely in Africa.
Three key aspects of a group that help define the group’s culture are (1 point) Responses location, beliefs, and connections. location, beliefs, and connections. economic structures, political systems, and fine arts. economic structures, political systems, and fine arts. hearth, core, and network. hearth, core, and network. communication systems, industry, and familial relationships. communication systems, industry, and familial relationships. language, religion, and ethnicity.
The correct response is: language, religion, and ethnicity.
When geographers discuss New England as a region, which of the following is NOT among the features establishing its unique regional character? (1 point) Responses climate climate cultural identity cultural identity common vegetation common vegetation linguistic features linguistic features political boundary
The correct response is: political boundary.
Use the map to answer the question. These brown curving lines represent (1 point) Responses elevation. elevation. diffusion. diffusion. roads. roads. waterways. waterways. winds.
To provide an accurate answer, I would need the map you are referring to.
what do brown curving lines represent on maps
Brown curving lines on maps typically represent contour lines, which are used to indicate elevation. Contour lines connect points of equal elevation, allowing viewers to visualize the shape and relief of the land.
A particular sports team’s fans are most concentrated in the counties surrounding its home stadium, and the population of fans as a percentage of total population begins to decline as distance from the home stadium increases. This is an example of (1 point) Responses assimilation. assimilation. acculturation. acculturation. syncretism. syncretism. distance decay. distance decay. time space compression.
The correct response is: distance decay.
Distance decay refers to the diminishing influence or interaction between places as the distance between them increases. In this example, as the distance from the home stadium increases, the percentage of fans as part of the total population decreases, indicating a decline in the concentration of fans. This is a clear illustration of distance decay.
Which statements accurately reflect the approach a geographic specialist might take to a political issue? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses A poststructuralist geographer might advocate for equitable international agreements regarding reduced climate emissions, in which developed countries assume a larger share of responsibility than developing countries. A poststructuralist geographer might advocate for equitable international agreements regarding reduced climate emissions, in which developed countries assume a larger share of responsibility than developing countries. A humanistic geographer might evaluate the ways in which association with a vernacular region affects people’s willingness to engage in sustainability efforts. A humanistic geographer might evaluate the ways in which association with a vernacular region affects people’s willingness to engage in sustainability efforts. A behavioral geographer might examine the political structures that lead to unequal access to resources in a specified region. A behavioral geographer might examine the political structures that lead to unequal access to resources in a specified region. A humanistic geographer might explore the meaning people attribute to public recreation areas and green space. A humanistic geographer might explore the meaning people attribute to public recreation areas and green space. A poststructuralist geographer might evaluate the ways in which people construct narratives about the significance of a location in their personal experience.
The correct responses are:
- A poststructuralist geographer might advocate for equitable international agreements regarding reduced climate emissions, in which developed countries assume a larger share of responsibility than developing countries.
- A humanistic geographer might evaluate the ways in which association with a vernacular region affects people’s willingness to engage in sustainability efforts.
- A behavioral geographer might examine the political structures that lead to unequal access to resources in a specified region.
- A humanistic geographer might explore the meaning people attribute to public recreation areas and green space.
- A poststructuralist geographer might evaluate the ways in which people construct narratives about the significance of a location in their personal experience.
These approaches demonstrate how different geographic specialists may analyze and understand political issues from distinct perspectives such as poststructuralist, humanistic, and behavioral.
Which statements accurately reflect the approach a geographic specialist might take to a political issue? A poststructuralist geographer might advocate for equitable international agreements regarding reduced climate emissions, in which developed countries assume a larger share of responsibility than developing countries. A poststructuralist geographer might advocate for equitable international agreements regarding reduced climate emissions, in which developed countries assume a larger share of responsibility than developing countries. A humanistic geographer might evaluate the ways in which association with a vernacular region affects people’s willingness to engage in sustainability efforts. A humanistic geographer might evaluate the ways in which association with a vernacular region affects people’s willingness to engage in sustainability efforts. A behavioral geographer might examine the political structures that lead to unequal access to resources in a specified region. A behavioral geographer might examine the political structures that lead to unequal access to resources in a specified region. A humanistic geographer might explore the meaning people attribute to public recreation areas and green space. A humanistic geographer might explore the meaning people attribute to public recreation areas and green space. A poststructuralist geographer might evaluate the ways in which people construct narratives about the significance of a location in their personal experience.
The correct responses are:
- A poststructuralist geographer might advocate for equitable international agreements regarding reduced climate emissions, in which developed countries assume a larger share of responsibility than developing countries.
- A humanistic geographer might evaluate the ways in which association with a vernacular region affects people’s willingness to engage in sustainability efforts.
- A behavioral geographer might examine the political structures that lead to unequal access to resources in a specified region.
- A humanistic geographer might explore the meaning people attribute to public recreation areas and green space.
- A poststructuralist geographer might evaluate the ways in which people construct narratives about the significance of a location in their personal experience.
These statements accurately present the different perspectives that geographic specialists, such as poststructuralist, humanistic, and behavioral geographers, can bring to political issues.
you can only pick 2 choices
Apologies for the confusion. The two correct choices are:
- A poststructuralist geographer might advocate for equitable international agreements regarding reduced climate emissions, in which developed countries assume a larger share of responsibility than developing countries.
- A behavioral geographer might examine the political structures that lead to unequal access to resources in a specified region.
These choices represent the approaches that a poststructuralist and behavioral geographer might take when analyzing political issues.
Which statement best represents the way the Köppen climate system, environmental determinism, and possibilism are related? (1 point) Responses Köppen refuted possibilism in developing his climate system, establishing environmental determinism, the view that humans are inexorably shaped by the physical environment. Köppen refuted possibilism in developing his climate system, establishing environmental determinism, the view that humans are inexorably shaped by the physical environment. The study of climate, using these three complementary models, has allowed geographers to study climate change more extensively than ever before. The study of climate, using these three complementary models, has allowed geographers to study climate change more extensively than ever before. Köppen’s climate system facilitated the study of human interaction with the environment, and possibilism replaced environmental determinism as the dominant model. Köppen’s climate system facilitated the study of human interaction with the environment, and possibilism replaced environmental determinism as the dominant model. Köppen accurately identified 24 distinct climate regions and established possibilism, replacing environmental determinism. Köppen accurately identified 24 distinct climate regions and established possibilism, replacing environmental determinism. Köppen developed his system to support more efficient agricultural practices, but his model has been used by possibilists, critics of sustainability.
The correct response is: Köppen developed his system to support more efficient agricultural practices, but his model has been used by possibilists, critics of sustainability.
Köppen's climate classification system was developed to support the understanding of climate patterns, particularly in relation to agriculture. It was not directly related to environmental determinism or possibilism. However, his classification system has been utilized by possibilists, who believe that human development and adaptation are influenced by both environmental constraints and human agency, in their studies and arguments. Köppen's system is not inherently aligned with any specific viewpoint, but it has been applied and referenced by scholars with different perspectives, including critics of sustainability.
The Netherlands and Cape Town, South Africa, share which concern for sustainably modifying the environment?(1 point) Responses managing the amount of water received managing the amount of water received building bigger reservoirs building bigger reservoirs building polders for agriculture building polders for agriculture harvesting groundwater harvesting groundwater managing rising sea levels managing rising sea levels
The correct response is: managing rising sea levels.
Suburban Chicago extends into northwestern Indiana, an area known as “The Region.” Which of the following is the best categorization of this region with a valid supporting reason? (1 point) Responses formal region, because it follows the same laws as Chicago formal region, because it follows the same laws as Chicago formal region, because it has access to Chicago’s restaurants formal region, because it has access to Chicago’s restaurants vernacular region, because people’s accents are the same as in Chicago vernacular region, because people’s accents are the same as in Chicago functional region, because the suburban area provides homes to people who commute to Chicago for work functional region, because the suburban area provides homes to people who commute to Chicago for work functional region, because it is a research and development center
The best categorization of the region known as "The Region" in northwestern Indiana, extending into suburban Chicago, would be a functional region because the suburban area provides homes to people who commute to Chicago for work.
This classification is based on the functional relationship between the suburban area and the city of Chicago. The region functions as a residential area for individuals who work in Chicago but choose to live in the more affordable suburbs of northwestern Indiana.
Question Which of the following best describes contemporary perspectives on resource sustainability? (1 point) Responses The United Nations asserts that eradication of poverty should precede environmental efforts. The United Nations asserts that eradication of poverty should precede environmental efforts. There is broad consensus about how to implement the four pillars of sustainability. There is broad consensus about how to implement the four pillars of sustainability. There is widespread agreement that sustainability is important, but little interest in funding research proposals. There is widespread agreement that sustainability is important, but little interest in funding research proposals. The United Nations is leading sustainability initiatives, but member countries disagree about priorities. The United Nations is leading sustainability initiatives, but member countries disagree about priorities. The international community is confident that sustainability is assured if everyone follows the plan. The international community is confident that sustainability is assured if everyone follows the plan.
The correct response is: The United Nations asserts that eradication of poverty should precede environmental efforts.
Contemporary perspectives on resource sustainability recognize the importance of addressing poverty and socio-economic challenges as a fundamental step towards achieving environmental sustainability. The United Nations and many experts emphasize the need to prioritize poverty eradication and social development alongside environmental efforts in order to ensure long-term sustainability.
A geographer wants to consider features of an area of Earth defined by one or more distinctive characteristics. Judging from this description, which of the five basic concepts would be most central to her work? (1 point) Responses place place region region scale scale space space connection
Based on the description provided, the concept that would be most central to the geographer's work is "region."
A region represents an area of Earth defined by distinctive characteristics or shared features. It allows geographers to study and analyze specific areas that share common traits, such as cultural, physical