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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
None of the Above
D
Functional Region
2) A structured collection of records or data that is stored in computer system. Allows analysis and sharing of large amounts of information.
A
Computer Databases
B
Maps/Globe
C
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
D
Map Projection
3) A mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map.
A
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
B
Absolute Location
C
Globe
D
Map Projection
4) Map that shows the boundaries between countries or states.
A
Satellite
B
Political
C
Physical
D
Thematic
5) The exact spot at which a place is found on the globe; can be found by using latitude longitude or an address.
A
Geographic Location
B
Thematic Location
C
Relative Location
D
Absolute Location
6) A software program used to make and manipulate maps and data. Information is kept as a separate electronic layer.
A
Satellite Image
B
Globe
C
Photographs/Videos
D
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
7) Maps Globes, Field Research, Photography/Videos, Charts Graphs, Primary Sources, Satellite Imagery, Computer Databases, GIS
A
Themes of Geography
B
Primary Sources
C
Human-Environment Interaction
D
Geographic Sources
8) A map that emphasizes a single idea or a particular kind of information about an area.
A
Physical
B
Political
C
Thematic
D
Perceptual
9) A central place and the surrounding territory linked to it.
A
Functional Region
B
Formal Region
C
Relative Location
D
Perceptual 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
Primary Sources
C
Secondary 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
Photographs/Videos
C
Maps/Globes
D
Satellite Images
12) Map that shows a small area with large details.
A
Large-Scale Map
B
None of the Above
C
Medium-Scale Map
D
Small-Scale Map
13) Identified by a direction indicator (e.g. compass rose)
A
Map Orientation
B
Relative Location
C
Satellite Images
D
Field Word
14) Location in relation to other places.
A
Relative
B
Physical
C
Absolute
D
Human
15) The collection of raw data.
A
Computer Databases
B
Satellite Images
C
Charts/Graphs
D
Field Work
16) Traditionally used representations of the world that can be used to show whole world at once.
A
Photographs/Videos
B
Maps/Globes
C
Computer Databases
D
Charts/Graphs
17) Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interaction
A
None of the Above
B
Primary Sources
C
Geographic Sources
D
Themes of Geography
18) Pictorial representation of the shape of the Earth's physical land water features.
A
Thematic Map
B
Political Map
C
None of the Above
D
Physical Map
19) Name for 0 degrees longitude. Divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.
A
Tropic of Cancer
B
Prime Meridian
C
Equator
D
Arctic Circle
20) An area identified by a common characteristic; officially recognized.
A
Formal Region
B
Physical Region
C
Perceptual Region
D
None of the Above
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