An example of a statistic geographers may study is

the climate trend of a specific region.

As part of the human systems element of geography, geographers might interview

immigrants to the United States.

How do geographers use a spatial perspective?

to determine why things are located where they are

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1
Imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earth & is the shortest distance between 2 points
great circle route
true direction distance
planar projection
cylindrical projection
2
What is the navigational system that can determine absolute location by using satellites?
GIS
GPS
Satellites
Remote Sensing
3
What is the exact position of a place on the Earth's surface?
absolute location
relative location
functional region
formal region
4
When discussing places and regions, which is an example of a formal region?
the Corn Belt
the train system in Germany
the Great Lakes shipping industry
the French Riviera
5
What hemisphere do we live in?
Southern and Western
Northern and Eastern
Northern and Western
Southern and Eastern
6
What is approximately the coordinates of Sioux City, Iowa?
10.5° N, 30.4° W
10.5° S, 30.4° E
42.5° S, 96.4° E
42.5° N, 96.4° W
7
What is the variation in elevation across an area of Earth's surface
elevation
GIS
relief
GPS
8
An example of a statistic geographers may study is
the location of a mineral deposit.
the climate trend of a specific region.
the customs practiced by a group of people.
the transportation system of a large city.
9
If the time is 8:00 PM here, what time is it in Los Angeles?
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
7:00 PM
10:00 PM
10
What is the map which is made by projecting an image of the Earth onto a geometric plane?
cylindrical projection
planar projection
great circle routes
conic projection
11
As part of the human systems element of geography, geographers might interview
immigrants to the United States.
meteorologists in Antarctica.
cartographers in China.
satellite engineers in North America
12
Describing where a city is situated is part of which element of geography?
the world in spatial terms
environment and society
physical systems
places and regions
13
How do geographers use a spatial perspective?
to determine why things are located where they are
to study how people make meaning from the world
to apply geographic skills to a variety of fields
to understand how living and non living things interact
14
What would be the relative location of Paris, France?
Western Europe
48° N, 2° E
2° S, 48° W
Eastern Europe
15
What map emphasizes a particular theme or subject?
physical map
political map
thematic map
mental map
16
Which profession is most likely to utilize geography skills?
zoo keeper
doctor
urban planner
construction worker

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