Elements of Geography - Chapter 1 Study

which of the following is true about the term scale as used by geographers?

- scale is used to describe the relationship between the size of an area on a map and the actual size of the mapped area on the surface of the earth - scale is used to describe the size of a unit of study - scale implies the degree of generalization represented by an area of study or by a map

which of these are the three dominant interests of all geographers?

- spatial variation of physical and human phenomena - regional analysis of physical and human phenomena and systems - systems that link physical and human phenomena in one area of the earth with other areas

which of the following are examples of relative location?

- the Tower of London is located on the north bank of the River Thames - London is located in the southeast of England

Which of the following are examples of spatial associations?

- the vegetation found in a particular climatic region - higher crime rates in areas with high population density - incidences of asthma attacks in major cities compared to rural areas

a place's _ is precisely determined by the use of an accepted system of coordinates

Absolute location

An area of essential uniformity for a single or physical or cultural feature or a limited combination of physical and cultural features is called a(n)

Formal Region

the structure of geographers as the study of both the physical and cultural aspects of place was developed by early _ geographers

Greek

_ direction is based on the cardinal points of north, south, east, and west

absolute

_ is a measure of how easy it is to cover a distance and get from one place to another

accessibility

What is the name of the concept that describes the ways in which places are connected?

connectivity

true or false: the physical environment in which we live is eternal and unchanging

false

true or false: the rate and extent of spatial diffusion are affected only by the distance separating the origin of the idea or technology and other places where is it eventually adopted

false

Human Geography

focus on people, culture, religion, cities, etc.

Physical Geography

focus on the natural environment: landforms, climate, vegetation, etc.

a(n) _ region is an area of essential uniformity for a single physical or cultural feature whereas a(n) _ region is created by laws, treaties, or regulations

formal, administrative

_ is the only discipline concerned with understanding why and how both physical and cultural phenomena differ from place to place on the surface of the earth

geography

the absolute location as well as the precise mix of _ and _ characteristics of place are unique, meaning that no two places on the surface of the earth can be exactly the same

physical, cultural

an area that displays internal uniformity and external differences from surrounding territories is referred to as a(n) _

region

in order to understand a specific topic or problem, geographers often map the spatial distributions of environmental, human, or organizational features to define _, areas that display significant elements of internal uniformity

regions

_ directions such as "out west" are culturally based and locationally variable

relative

a(n) _ location is the position of a place or thing in relation to that of other places or things

relative

geographers believe that recognizing _ patterns is the essential starting point for understanding how people live on and shape the earths surface

spatial

which of the following is not an example of how the attributes of a place can change

the changing of the seasons

absolute location

the identification of a place by some precise and accepted system of coordinates

What is globalization?

the increasing interconnection of more peoples and parts of the world

site

the physical and cultural attributes of a place

relative location

the position of a place or thing in relation to that of other places or things

situation

the relations between a place and other places