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Quiz Prep Human Geography 1.1
Quiz Prep Human Geography 1.1
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September 7, 2023
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Sophisticated computerized system that combines tracking from global postioning sytem and data from remote sensing
Global Positioning System [GPS]
PowerSchool
the CIA
Global Information System [GIS]
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These maps that show natural features of the Earth’s surface
projection maps
historical maps
physical maps
political maps
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A parallel, which runs east to west, is also known as a line of ...
latitude
longitude
trade
scale
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This tracks targeted location information.
Global Information System [GIS]
My mom
remote sensing
Global Positioning System [GPS]
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These regions are organized around a focal point and are defined by an activity that occurs across the region
functional regions
subregions
formal regions
vernacular regions
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This describes the relationship between the size of features on a map and their actual size on earth.
longitude
scale
latitude
climate
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This is a unique point on the Earth.
town
situation
site
place
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Which of the following is the
absolute location
of Rock Hill High School?
On a hill behind Independence, at the end of that road past the Reservation
Approximately 20 miles South of Charlotte and 60 miles North of columbia
34.9048° N, 80.9801° W
80.9801° N, 34.9048° W
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This moves the clock forward or back 24 hours when it is crossed.
OnStar Satellite Systems
the International Date Line
the Equator
Washington, D.C.
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This divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Iraq
the International Date Line
the Equator
the Prime Meridian
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The science and art of map making
history
geography
cartography
Cartman
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This divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
the United States
the Prime Meridian
the Tropic of Capricorn
the Equator
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These maps show information about events and where they occurred
political maps
physical maps
projection maps
historical maps
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These regions are united by physical, cultural, or economic traits.
functional regions
vernacular regions
subregions
formal regions
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What type of map projection is this?
Peters
Robinson
Goode
Mercator
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A Meridian runs north and south and is also known as a line of …
Equator
Last Resort
longitude
latitude
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This is the live collection of geographic data through airplanes, satellites, and cell phone pings.
Global Information System [GIS}
Canvas
Global Positioning System [GPS]
remote sensing
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What do you use to find
approximate
distances on maps?
compass rose
the Prime Meridian
the Equator
a scale bar
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These maps show the entire surface of the world
physical maps
projection maps
political maps
historical maps
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What type of map projection is shown below?
Peters Projection
Goode Projection
Mercator Projection
Robinson Projection
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Which of the following is a
perceptual
region?
South America
Rock Hill School District Three attendance zone
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Up North"
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What type of map projection is shown below?
Robinson Projection
Goode Projection
Mercator Projection
Peters Projection
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These maps show information such as cities, capitals, states, and countries
political maps
physical maps
historical maps
projection maps
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What type of map projection is shown here?
Peters Projection
Goode Projection
Robinson Projection
Mercator Projection
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What would you use to find
cardinal direction
on a map?
a scale bar
a compass rose
the Equator
the Prime Meridian