Introduction To Human Geography Part II Quiz

21 Questions | By Nmcdow | Last updated: Feb 27, 2013 | Total Attempts: 220

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This is the second set of 21 words. You will have 10 minutes

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1.

The degree of direct linkage between one particular location and other location in a transport network.
- A.
  
  Rescale
- B.
  
  Isotherm
- C.
  
  Connectivity
- D.
  
  Landscape
- E.
  
  Geocoaching
2.

The degree of ease with which it is possible to reach a certain location from other locations.
- A.
  
  Sequent occupance
- B.
  
  Accessibility
- C.
  
  Location
- D.
  
  Formal Region
- E.
  
  Mental map
3.

A method of collecting data or information through the use of instruments that are physically distanct from the area or object of study
- A.
  
  Mental Map
- B.
  
  Absolute Location
- C.
  
  Relative Location
- D.
  
  Cartography
- E.
  
  Remote Sensing
4.

The space within which daily activity occurs.
- A.
  
  Activity Space
- B.
  
  Distance
- C.
  
  Rescale
- D.
  
  Formal Region
- E.
  
  Cartography
5.

A collection of computer hardware and software that permits spatial data to be collected, recorded, stored, retrieved, manipulated, analyzed, and displayed to the user
- A.
  
  Mental Map
- B.
  
  Geocaching
- C.
  
  Geographic Information Systems
- D.
  
  Cartography
- E.
  
  Remote Sensing
6.

A type of region marked by a certain degree of homogeneity and is included in a government's GNP and opposed to an informal economy
- A.
  
  Functional Region
- B.
  
  Formal Region
- C.
  
  Perceptual Region
- D.
  
  Gross National Product
- E.
  
  Cultural Ecology
7.

The overall appearance of an area
- A.
  
  Landscape
- B.
  
  Reference Maps
- C.
  
  Thematic Maps
- D.
  
  Cartography
- E.
  
  Pattern
8.

The visible imprint of human activity and culture of the landscape
- A.
  
  Sense of Place
- B.
  
  Absolute Location
- C.
  
  Distance
- D.
  
  Cultural Landscape
- E.
  
  Sequent Occupance
9.

Measurement of physical space between two places
- A.
  
  Place
- B.
  
  Distance
- C.
  
  Location
- D.
  
  Reference Maps
- E.
  
  Connectivity
10.

The notion that successive societies leave their cultural imprints on a place each contributing to the cumulative cultural landscape
- A.
  
  Landscape
- B.
  
  Rescale
- C.
  
  Sequent Occpance
- D.
  
  Culture
- E.
  
  Generalized Map
11.

The art and science of making maps, including data compilation, layout, and design.
- A.
  
  Reference Maps
- B.
  
  Cartography
- C.
  
  Thematic Maps
- D.
  
  Global Positioning Systems
- E.
  
  Geocaching
12.

Maps that show the absolute location of places and geographic features determined by a frame reference, typically latitude and longitude
- A.
  
  Generalized Maps
- B.
  
  Reference Maps
- C.
  
  Thematic Maps
- D.
  
  Cartography
- E.
  
  Absolute Location
13.

Maps that tell stories, typically showing the degree of some attribute or the movement of a geographic phenomenon
- A.
  
  Rescale
- B.
  
  Activity Space
- C.
  
  Generalized Maps
- D.
  
  Reference Maps
- E.
  
  Thematic Maps
14.

The position or place of a certain item on earth as expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds of latitude and longitude
- A.
  
  Connectivity
- B.
  
  Relative Location
- C.
  
  Absolute Location
- D.
  
  Location
- E.
  
  Global Positioning Systems
15.

Satellite-based system for determining absolute location of places or geographic features
- A.
  
  Sequent Occupance
- B.
  
  Cartography
- C.
  
  Remote Sensing
- D.
  
  Global Positioning System
- E.
  
  Perception of Place
16.

The Global Positioning System coordinates which are placed on teh internet by another people
- A.
  
  Remote Sensing
- B.
  
  Geocaching
- C.
  
  Global Positioning System
- D.
  
  Mental Map
- E.
  
  Remote Sensing
17.

Involvement of players at other scales to generate support from a postion or initiative.
- A.
  
  GIS
- B.
  
  Rescale
- C.
  
  Geocaching
- D.
  
  Mental Map
- E.
  
  Remote Sensing
18.

The regional position or situation of a place relative position of other places.
- A.
  
  Place
- B.
  
  Absolute Location
- C.
  
  Relative Location
- D.
  
  Sense of Place
- E.
  
  Mental Map
19.

Image or picture of the way space is organized as determined by an individual's perception, impression, and knowledge of that space
- A.
  
  Thematic Map
- B.
  
  Reference Map
- C.
  
  Scale
- D.
  
  Generalized Map
- E.
  
  Mental Map
20.

Map which helps individuals see general trends, but cannot see all specific cases of a given phenomenon.
- A.
  
  Reference Maps
- B.
  
  Generalized Maps
- C.
  
  Thematic Maps
- D.
  
  Mental Maps
- E.
  
  Regional Maps
21.

A region defined by the particular sets of activities or interactions that occur within.
- A.
  
  Formal Region
- B.
  
  Functional Region
- C.
  
  Perceptual Region
- D.
  
  GIS
- E.
  
  Generalized Region