Why would a geographer decide to use a proportional symbol map over a dot density map?(1 point)
Responses
a. A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had discrete units which could be represented individually.
b. A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented stayed consistent across similar locations and changed gradually over different distances.
c. A proportional symbol map would be better if the subject being studied had varying sizes and intensities.
d. A proportional symbol map would be better if the information being represented was quantitative data in the form of percentages.
Physical and Environmental Geography Unit Test
2 of 302 of 30 Items
Question
Use the image to answer the question.
A map is titled City Subway System. A Key is labeled Subway Lines, and shows a dashed line labeled Line 1 and a solid line labeled Line 2. A central open circle is labeled Park, with a solid line extending from it to the left, ending with another open circle labeled Aquarium. A second solid line extends to the right from Park and ends with a circle labeled Downtown. A dashed line running to the upper right connects Park with a circle labeled Museum. Another dashed line running downward connects Park with a circle labeled Airport. A thicker curvy line labeled River runs across the map.
What sort of information is shown on this geographic representation that would make it useful for navigation?
(1 point)
Responses
a. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is small-scale.
b. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows connections between locations.
c. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows accurate physical distances between locations.
d. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is dynamic.
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?(1 point)
Responses
a. This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
b. This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying distance decay.
c. This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying the distribution of urban environments.
d. This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying distance decay.
Which option best describes how multiple scales would be useful for studying flood risk?(1 point)
Responses
a. A large-scale map would show flood risk to different neighborhoods, while a small-scale map would show flood risk near your home.
b. A small-scale map would provide overall flood risk in different areas, while a large-scale map could show flood risk near transportation infrastructure.
c. 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.
d. A small-scale map could help compare flood risk in different counties, while a large-scale map could show flood-risk in different states.
Why would a geographer choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook?(1 point)
Responses
a. The Robinson projection creates an equal-area map, accurately showing the size of landmasses.
b. The Robinson projection creates a map with minimal size and shape distortion, making it easier to read.
c. The Robinson projection creates a map with completely accurate shapes.
d. The Robinson projection creates a map with accurate directions, making it a more precise representation.
What is the correct order of terms to match the following definitions?
an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary
an area on Earth’s surface defined by one or more linkages and activities occurring in that area
an area on Earth’s surface with boundaries that are based on an individual’s perception, thoughts, and/or knowledge of people and their cultural traits, physical geography, and/or the built environment
(1 point)
Responses
a. formal region
functional region
perceptual region
b. functional region
formal region
perceptual region
c. perceptual region
functional region
formal region
d. formal region
perceptual region
functional region
a. A geographer would choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook because it creates an equal-area map, accurately showing the size of landmasses.
A map is titled City Subway System. A Key is labeled Subway Lines, and shows a dashed line labeled Line 1 and a solid line labeled Line 2. A central open circle is labeled Park, with a solid line extending from it to the left, ending with another open circle labeled Aquarium. A second solid line extends to the right from Park and ends with a circle labeled Downtown. A dashed line running to the upper right connects Park with a circle labeled Museum. Another dashed line running downward connects Park with a circle labeled Airport. A thicker curvy line labeled River runs across the map.
What sort of information is shown on this geographic representation that would make it useful for navigation?
(1 point)
Responses
a. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is small-scale.
b. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows connections between locations.
c. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows accurate physical distances between locations.
d. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it is dynamic.
b. This diagram would be useful for navigation because it shows connections 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?(1 point)
Responses
a. This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying population density.
b. This type of imagery would be useful in human geography for studying distance decay.
c. This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying the distribution of urban environments.
d. This type of imagery would be useful in physical geography for studying distance decay.
a. 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?(1 point)
Responses
a. A large-scale map would show flood risk to different neighborhoods, while a small-scale map would show flood risk near your home.
b. A small-scale map would provide overall flood risk in different areas, while a large-scale map could show flood risk near transportation infrastructure.
c. 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.
c. 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.
Why would a geographer choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook?(1 point)
Responses
a. The Robinson projection creates an equal-area map, accurately showing the size of landmasses.
b. The Robinson projection creates a map with minimal size and shape distortion, making it easier to read.
c. The Robinson projection creates a map with completely accurate shapes.
d. The Robinson projection creates a map with accurate directions, making it a more precise representation.