APHUG Chapter 2 Review

Spatial Concepts and Geographic Analysis

Which best explains why the above image is considered part of the built environment?

Which best explains why the above image is considered part of the built environment?

D) It is part of the landscape made by humans.

Which technology had the greatest effect on the application of the distance-decay function?

E) A jet because it strengthens the connections between distant places.

The way a phenomenon is spread out or arranged over an area is?

B) Distribution

Which renewable resource is best illustrated in the image?

D) Wind

The use of canal, dykes (dans), pumps, and electricity to protect and reclaim land in the Netherlands best exemplifies which theory?

A) Environmental Determinism

Using the chart on the previous page, which of the following conclusions is best supported by the data related to the period of 1950-2010?

D) Of the regions listed, Asia had the largest increase in life expectancy.

Which response best illustrates the scale of analysis being shown in the table on the previous page?

B) Regional

Explain the concept of region and how geographers use the term to make sense of locations.

- Space that has been divided into smaller areal units. By allowing them to identify patterns, similarities, and differences.

Describe a major difference between formal and nodal regions.

- Formal regions are united by one or more physical, cultural, or economic traits. Nodal regions are united by networks of communication and transportation that are centered on a node.

Explain how changing the scale of analysis can help geographers develop a deeper understanding of a region.

- Allowing them to zoom in and out and analyze different levels of data. Ex. the population density of Australia at the national scale is moderate. However, the population density of Sydney is higher.

Identify two political regions shown on the map on page 10.

- Mexico and the United States

Identify two physical regions shown on the map on page 10.

- Mountains and the Gulf of Mexico

Describe how quantitative spatial data is used on the map on page 10.

- To determine the distance in miles from the border to cities such as Mexico City.

Explain the type of qualitative data researchers use to develop a better understanding of migration from Mexico to the United States.

- Interviews and personal opinions about why they are leaving Mexico. Qualitative reasons might be to escape crime or to provide better education for their children.