Introduction to Physical and Human
Geography - D199 (What Is Geography)
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Reference Maps - CORRECT ANSWER - maps used to display important physical
elements of a specific geographic area, such as countries, rivers, mountains, etc.
Thematic maps - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
literal maps - CORRECT ANSWER - maps that strive to display the objective truth about
a specific geographic area
Figurative maps - CORRECT ANSWER - maps that use symbols to represent a narrative
or point of view; they are much less concerned with physical accuracy than are literal maps
analytical mapping - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of cartography techniques to uncover
and learn about patterns and trends in a specific geographic area
map scale - CORRECT ANSWER - how the measurement of distance on a map
corresponds to the distance on the ground in the real world
representative fraction (RF) - CORRECT ANSWER - a way of describing the scale of a
map by using a ratio
small-scale - CORRECT ANSWER - a way of describing a map with a relatively small
RF, where the various features of the geography appear relatively small
Geography - D199 (What Is Geography)
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Reference Maps - CORRECT ANSWER - maps used to display important physical
elements of a specific geographic area, such as countries, rivers, mountains, etc.
Thematic maps - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
literal maps - CORRECT ANSWER - maps that strive to display the objective truth about
a specific geographic area
Figurative maps - CORRECT ANSWER - maps that use symbols to represent a narrative
or point of view; they are much less concerned with physical accuracy than are literal maps
analytical mapping - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of cartography techniques to uncover
and learn about patterns and trends in a specific geographic area
map scale - CORRECT ANSWER - how the measurement of distance on a map
corresponds to the distance on the ground in the real world
representative fraction (RF) - CORRECT ANSWER - a way of describing the scale of a
map by using a ratio
small-scale - CORRECT ANSWER - a way of describing a map with a relatively small
RF, where the various features of the geography appear relatively small
