FTCE 6-12 SOCIAL SCIENCE TERMS | FROM QUESTION TO
PERFECTION| EVERY QUESTION SOLVED | EVERY SCORE
SECURED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Answer: a system that organizes large quantities of geo-
spatial information
Example: Google Maps
Place Answer: refers to the physical and human aspects of a specific area; one of the 5 theme of
geography
Example: London
Global Positioning System (GPS) Answer: a group of navigation satellites used to pinpoint
precise locations
Human-Environment Interaction Answer: the ways in which people and places interact with an
influence each other; one of the 5 themes of geography
Example: Early civilizations developed near rivers because of the need for a reliable water
supply.
Movement Answer: stepwise or by leap
Legend Answer: image that explains any symbols found on the map or globe
Location Answer: the particular position of a place, described as absolute or relative terms; one
of the 5 themes of geography
Example: Longitude and latitude coordinates (absolute) or north of the river (relative)
Globe Answer: a 3-dimensional representation of the Earth
Map Answer: a 2-dimensional depiction of a physical area
Compass Rose Answer: symbol on a map that indicates the four cardinal directions: north,
south, east, and west, to orient the reader
Relative Location Answer: describes a place's location relative to another place; relative
locations can be helpful but require knowledge of the base location in order to understand the
direction
Example: the library is located across the street from the courthouse
Absolute Location Answer: the location of a given point that does not require another frame of
reference; absolute locations include coordinates or addresses while relative locations describe a
point's location in relation to another point
Example: The city of London is located at 51.5 degrees N and .13 degrees W.
Region Answer: a collection of different places that have one or more unifying characteristics;
one of the 5 themes of geography
Example: The Pacific Northwest
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PERFECTION| EVERY QUESTION SOLVED | EVERY SCORE
SECURED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Answer: a system that organizes large quantities of geo-
spatial information
Example: Google Maps
Place Answer: refers to the physical and human aspects of a specific area; one of the 5 theme of
geography
Example: London
Global Positioning System (GPS) Answer: a group of navigation satellites used to pinpoint
precise locations
Human-Environment Interaction Answer: the ways in which people and places interact with an
influence each other; one of the 5 themes of geography
Example: Early civilizations developed near rivers because of the need for a reliable water
supply.
Movement Answer: stepwise or by leap
Legend Answer: image that explains any symbols found on the map or globe
Location Answer: the particular position of a place, described as absolute or relative terms; one
of the 5 themes of geography
Example: Longitude and latitude coordinates (absolute) or north of the river (relative)
Globe Answer: a 3-dimensional representation of the Earth
Map Answer: a 2-dimensional depiction of a physical area
Compass Rose Answer: symbol on a map that indicates the four cardinal directions: north,
south, east, and west, to orient the reader
Relative Location Answer: describes a place's location relative to another place; relative
locations can be helpful but require knowledge of the base location in order to understand the
direction
Example: the library is located across the street from the courthouse
Absolute Location Answer: the location of a given point that does not require another frame of
reference; absolute locations include coordinates or addresses while relative locations describe a
point's location in relation to another point
Example: The city of London is located at 51.5 degrees N and .13 degrees W.
Region Answer: a collection of different places that have one or more unifying characteristics;
one of the 5 themes of geography
Example: The Pacific Northwest
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