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World Geography - Unit 1 Vocabulary
Test Description: Unit 1 Vocabulary
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1) An area defined by popular feelings or images by those who live near or in the area.
A
Perceptual Region
B
Physical Region
C
Functional Region
D
None of the Above
2) A structured collection of records or data that is stored in computer system. Allows analysis and sharing of large amounts of information.
A
Maps/Globe
B
Map Projection
C
Computer Databases
D
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3) A mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map.
A
Absolute Location
B
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
C
Map Projection
D
Globe
4) Map that shows the boundaries between countries or states.
A
Physical
B
Satellite
C
Thematic
D
Political
5) The exact spot at which a place is found on the globe; can be found by using latitude longitude or an address.
A
Absolute Location
B
Geographic Location
C
Thematic Location
D
Relative Location
6) A software program used to make and manipulate maps and data. Information is kept as a separate electronic layer.
A
Photographs/Videos
B
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
C
Globe
D
Satellite Image
7) Maps Globes, Field Research, Photography/Videos, Charts Graphs, Primary Sources, Satellite Imagery, Computer Databases, GIS
A
Geographic Sources
B
Themes of Geography
C
Human-Environment Interaction
D
Primary Sources
8) A map that emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area.
A
Political
B
Thematic
C
Perceptual
D
Physical
9) A central place and the surrounding territory linked to it.
A
Perceptual Region
B
Functional Region
C
Relative Location
D
Formal Region
10) A document, recording or other source of information created with direct personal knowledge. It serves as an original source of information about the topic. (journals, videos, photographs, letters)
A
None of the Above
B
Secondary Sources
C
Primary Sources
D
Themes of Geography
11) Relatively inexpensive way to show details such as the shape of the land, what plants cover an area, and how land is being used. High speeds and zoom can show what's not normally available to the naked eye.
A
Geographic Information System (GIS)
B
Maps/Globes
C
Satellite Images
D
Photographs/Videos
12) Map that shows a small area with large details.
A
Medium-Scale Map
B
None of the Above
C
Large-Scale Map
D
Small-Scale Map
13) Identified by a direction indicator (e.g. compass rose)
A
Map Orientation
B
Field Word
C
Satellite Images
D
Relative Location
14) Location in relation to other places.
A
Relative
B
Absolute
C
Physical
D
Human
15) The collection of raw data.
A
Field Work
B
Charts/Graphs
C
Computer Databases
D
Satellite Images
16) Traditionally used representations of the world that can be used to show whole world at once.
A
Computer Databases
B
Charts/Graphs
C
Maps/Globes
D
Photographs/Videos
17) Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interaction
A
None of the Above
B
Primary Sources
C
Themes of Geography
D
Geographic Sources
18) Pictorial representation of the shape of the Earth's physical land water features.
A
None of the Above
B
Thematic Map
C
Political Map
D
Physical Map
19) Name for 0 degrees longitude. Divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.
A
Tropic of Cancer
B
Equator
C
Arctic Circle
D
Prime Meridian
20) An area identified by a common characteristic; officially recognized.
A
None of the Above
B
Perceptual Region
C
Physical Region
D
Formal Region
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