World Regional Geography- GEOG
1102 Module 1 Exam Questions and
Answers
An isoline on a map - Answer-connects points of equal value to the mapped item
** Select all that apply **
Which of the following is one of the four main properties of maps? - Answer-shape
direction
distance
area
Scale implies the degree of generalization permissible or supportable. - Answer-true
The term "cultural landscape" suggests the impact of human activity on the natural
environment. - Answer-true
For geographers, the terms "space" and "place" are synonymous. - Answer-false
Remote sensing is limited to images collected by satellites. - Answer-false
All of the following are key reference points in the grid system except the - Answer-
Polar circumference
Map scale defines the - Answer-relationship between the size of an earth feature and
its size on the map
The situation of a place - Answer-can change over time as external relations of the
place change
Geography as a discipline - Answer-originated in ancient Greek interest in the
physical structure of the earth and in the nature and activities of different people
groups
The physical attributes of a place - Answer-represent the current state of continuing
processes of change and development
Absolute location - Answer-is a precise location on the surface of the earth
You have to get across town before rush hour. You plan your route based upon
previous driving experiences and expectations of traffic. This plan is also called a
_________ map. - Answer-mental
1102 Module 1 Exam Questions and
Answers
An isoline on a map - Answer-connects points of equal value to the mapped item
** Select all that apply **
Which of the following is one of the four main properties of maps? - Answer-shape
direction
distance
area
Scale implies the degree of generalization permissible or supportable. - Answer-true
The term "cultural landscape" suggests the impact of human activity on the natural
environment. - Answer-true
For geographers, the terms "space" and "place" are synonymous. - Answer-false
Remote sensing is limited to images collected by satellites. - Answer-false
All of the following are key reference points in the grid system except the - Answer-
Polar circumference
Map scale defines the - Answer-relationship between the size of an earth feature and
its size on the map
The situation of a place - Answer-can change over time as external relations of the
place change
Geography as a discipline - Answer-originated in ancient Greek interest in the
physical structure of the earth and in the nature and activities of different people
groups
The physical attributes of a place - Answer-represent the current state of continuing
processes of change and development
Absolute location - Answer-is a precise location on the surface of the earth
You have to get across town before rush hour. You plan your route based upon
previous driving experiences and expectations of traffic. This plan is also called a
_________ map. - Answer-mental
