D199 Introduction to Physical and Human Geography - Set 5 - Part 1

Correct Answer: The science of mapmaking

Cartography is the study and practice of making maps to represent geographic areas.

Correct Answer: A map that aims to display objective truth about a geographic area

Literal maps strive to display accurate, real-world representations of specific geographic regions.

Correct Answer: Imaginary or symbolic representations

Figurative maps use symbols and artistic interpretation to represent narratives or viewpoints, rather than focusing on physical accuracy.

Correct Answer: A line of longitude that passes through Greenwich, UK

The prime meridian is the starting point for measuring lines of longitude and divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres.

Correct Answer: Lines running north-south on a globe

Longitude lines are imaginary vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole and measure east-west positions on Earth.

Correct Answer: The angular distance of a place north or south of the equator

Latitude lines run parallel to the equator and measure how far a place is located north or south.

Correct Answer: A ratio used to describe the scale of a map

Representative fraction (RF) indicates the scale of a map by showing the relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground.

Correct Answer: A map with a relatively small RF, showing large geographic areas with less detail

Small-scale maps represent large areas like continents or countries but with less geographic detail.

Correct Answer: A map that uses a large RF to show small areas with more detail

Large-scale maps display small geographic areas with detailed features, such as neighborhoods or towns.

Correct Answer: A system for determining location on a flat surface using x and y axes

The Cartesian coordinate system, developed by René Descartes, uses a grid of x- and y-axes to determine positions on a flat surface.

Correct Answer: A reference system using latitude and longitude to define locations on Earth

The geographic coordinate system uses lines of latitude and longitude to locate specific points on the Earth’s surface.

Correct Answer: A thematic map that uses dots to represent the distribution of a specific attribute

Dot density maps use dots to visually represent quantities or distributions, such as population or disease outbreaks, across a geographic area.

Correct Answer: A map that uses symbols of varying sizes to represent data values

Proportional symbol maps use symbols, such as circles or squares, with varying sizes to represent different amounts of data, such as population or economic activity.

Correct Answer: To represent different categories of data using colors

Choropleth maps use varying shades or colors to represent data densities or values across different regions, making them effective for visualizing variables like population density.

Correct Answer: The method of defining a unit of measurement to compare different geographic areas

Standardization in mapmaking involves setting consistent units of measurement, allowing for comparison between areas of different sizes or shapes.

Correct Answer: A table that organizes raw data into intervals based on frequency

Frequency tables are used to organize raw data by showing how often different values occur in a data set.

Correct Answer: A visual representation of frequency data using bars

A histogram is a type of bar graph that represents data in intervals, showing the frequency of data points in each range.

Correct Answer: A continuous curve that represents the distribution of a data set

Density curves are smooth, continuous lines used to show the overall shape of a data distribution in a frequency graph.

Correct Answer: Data organized into qualitative categories rather than numerical values

Categorical variables are data classified into groups or categories, such as types of vegetation, animal species, or political parties.

Correct Answer: A type of visual representation using dots to show frequency or distribution

A dot plot uses dots placed along a number line to visually represent the frequency of data points in a given data set.