Test Bank for Human Geography Places and.pdf

Test Bank for Human Geography: Places and
Regions in Global Context, Updated 5th
Canadian Edition, Paul L. Knox, Sallie A.
Marston Michael Imort

, 1.1 Minimal Choice

1) In a cartogram, ________ is distorted for effect.
A) space
B) location
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Bloom's: 1.5 Remembering/Understanding
Section Headings: The Basic Tools and Methods of Human Geographers

2) For data to be meaningful for GIS, it is critical that
A) the data's specific location in space can be identified.
B) the data can be seen in satellite images.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Bloom's: 2 Understanding
Section Headings: The Basic Tools and Methods of Human Geographers

3) Isopleth maps rely heavily on
A) lines.
B) dots.
Answer: A
Diff: 3
Bloom's: 1.5 Remembering/Understanding
Section Headings: The Basic Tools and Methods of Human Geographers

4) GPS has drastically increased the accuracy and efficiency of collecting ________ data.
A) spatial
B) temporal
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Bloom's: 1.5 Remembering/Understanding
Section Headings: The Basic Tools and Methods of Human Geographers

5) Topographic maps are examples of
A) isopleth maps.
B) choropleth maps.
Answer: A
Diff: 3
Bloom's: 1 Remembering
Section Headings: The Basic Tools and Methods of Human Geographers