WGU D199 SUMMARY AND TEST (INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY) |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

WGU D199 SUMMARY AND TEST (INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL AND HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY) |QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS



1. Reference mapsANSWER maps used to display important physical elements of a
specific geographic area, such as countries, rivers, mountains, etc.
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2. Thematic mapsANSWER specialized maps used to understand one particular attribute or
characteristic of a specific geographic area; examples are population maps, weather maps,
and maps illustrating the spread of disease
3. Literal mapsANSWER maps that strive to display the objective truth about a
specific geographic area
4. Figurative mapsANSWER maps that use symbols to represent a narrative or point of
view; they are much less concerned with physical accuracy than are literal maps
5. Analytical mappingANSWER the use of cartography techniques to uncover and
learn about patterns and trends in a specific geographic area
6. Two major kinds of mapsANSWER reference maps and thematic maps.
7. Map scaleANSWER how the measurement of distance on a map corresponds to the
distance on the ground in the real world
8. Representative fraction (RF)ANSWER a way of describing the scale of a map by using a
ratio
9. Small-scaleANSWER a way of describing a map with a relatively small RF, where
the various features of the geography appear relatively small
10. Large-scaleANSWER a way of describing a map with a relatively large RF, where
the various features of the geography appear relatively large
11. Two fundamental features of mapsANSWER Scale and projections
12. What is a map?ANSWER a spatial representation, usually on a flat surface, of an area
13. Geographic information science (GIS)ANSWER the use of computers in mapping
14. ProjectionsANSWER the methods and challenges around turning a three-dimensional
(and sort of lumpy) earth into a two-dimensional map.
15. In particular, mapsANSWER -show an area larger than a person can see—most often
this view is from above but not always
-present information concisely, especially the features of most interest to the user
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,-demonstrate spatial relationships
-show things people cannot see directly, such as minerals below ground or records of daily
temperatures.
16. Both individuals and organizations use maps as?ANSWER tools and as objects of
analysis
17. Mapping FundamentalsANSWER - data collection
- Science approaches
- Ranging from mapping data
-using symbolization to best represent data
-simplifying and classifying data via visual and statistical methods
-analyzing data and maps with a range of methods.




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, 18. What does mapping offer?ANSWER a multidisciplinary framework with which to
under- stand a range of local, national, and global issues.
19. Cartesian coordinate systemANSWER a reference system for a plane (a flat surface)
based on the work of mathematician Rene Descartes, using x- and y-axes.
20. CoordinatesANSWER a set of two or more numbers that specifies a location in
relation to some reference system
21. Geographic coordinate systemANSWER the reference system devised to locate partic-
ular places on the surface of the earth, using lines of latitude and longitude
22. LongitudeANSWER one of a set of imaginary east-west lines that form part of
the geographic coordinate system
23. Prime meridianANSWER the line of longitude that passes through Greenwich, UK,
which is the starting point for counting the rest of the lines of longitude
24. LatitudeANSWER one of a set of imaginary north-south lines that form part of
the geographic coordinate system
25. GraticuleANSWER the grid pattern in the geographic coordinate system
26. ProjectionANSWER a method of "flattening" a globe into a form that can be
represented on a flat surface
27. Conformal projectionsANSWER maps that preserve, in the process of projection, an-
gles, although not necessarily lengths
28. Equal-area projectionsANSWER maps that preserve, in the process of projection, the
relative sizes of landmasses; they do not, however, preserve shape well
29. Equidistant projectionsANSWER maps that preserve, in the process of projection,
accurate distances from a central point; they do not, however, preserve shape or size well
30. Compromise, interrupted, and artistic projectionsANSWER maps that blend charac-
teristics to maintain as much accuracy as possible in distance, size, and shape, conceding
other characteristics; also, maps that have beauty as their main objective
31. Tangent point or tangent lineANSWER The place where the developable surface touch-
es the globe
32. Types of ProjectionsANSWER planar, conical, and cylindrical.
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