D199 Introduction to Physical and Human Geography - Set 4 - Part 1

Correct Answer: The study of how humans use and adapt to their environment

Human-environment interaction refers to the ways in which humans modify, use, and adapt to their physical environment for survival and development.

Correct Answer: A map that focuses on one specific characteristic or attribute of a region

Thematic maps are specialized maps used to illustrate a particular theme, such as climate, population, or economic activity in a region.

Correct Answer: The precise coordinates of a place using latitude and longitude

Absolute location refers to the exact position of a place on Earth, typically described using the geographic coordinate system of latitude and longitude.

Correct Answer: The clearing of forests for agricultural or urban use

Deforestation is the removal of trees and forested areas to make space for agriculture, urbanization, or other human activities, often leading to environmental degradation.

Correct Answer: A software that collects and analyzes geographic data

Geographic Information System (GIS) is a tool used to capture, analyze, and visualize spatial data to understand geographic patterns and relationships.

Correct Answer: The practice of creating and interpreting maps

Cartography is the science and art of map-making, involving the representation of geographical features and data for various uses.

Correct Answer: Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Equator and measure north or south

Latitude lines run horizontally around the globe and measure how far north or south a location is from the Equator.

Correct Answer: Imaginary lines that measure distances east or west of the Prime Meridian

Longitude lines run vertically around the Earth and measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

Correct Answer: The line of 0° longitude that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres

The prime meridian is an imaginary line of longitude that is used as the reference point for all other lines of longitude.

Correct Answer: Large geographic areas with similar ecosystems and climate

Biomes are large regions characterized by their climate, vegetation, and animal life, such as deserts, forests, and grasslands.

Correct Answer: The rapid expansion of urban areas into rural land

Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities into surrounding rural areas, often leading to environmental and infrastructure challenges.

Correct Answer: A map that shows a large area with less detail

A small-scale map displays a large geographic area with minimal detail, such as a map of an entire country or continent.

Correct Answer: A map that shows a small area with a high level of detail

Large-scale maps show detailed geographic features in a smaller area, such as a city or neighborhood.

Correct Answer: The method of converting data to a consistent unit of measurement across regions

Standardization ensures that data is represented uniformly on maps, allowing for accurate comparison across different regions.

Correct Answer: Data that is divided into distinct categories or groups

Categorical data refers to information that is grouped into distinct categories, such as colors, species, or types.

Correct Answer: A map that uses dots to show the distribution of a particular attribute

Dot density maps represent data distribution by placing dots, where each dot represents a specific quantity of the variable being mapped.

Correct Answer: To use symbols of varying sizes to represent the magnitude of an attribute

Proportional symbol maps use symbols, such as circles, where the size of the symbol indicates the magnitude of the data it represents.

Correct Answer: A type of line graph used to represent continuous data

Frequency polygons are line graphs that connect the midpoints of intervals in a data set, often used to show distributions of continuous variables.

Correct Answer: A map that distorts geographic areas to reflect a particular attribute

Cartograms distort the size of geographic regions to represent the magnitude of a specific variable, such as population or economic output.

Correct Answer: A map projection that accurately represents distances from a central point

Equidistant projections maintain accurate distances from a central point to all other locations, but may distort other map features.