APHG Unit 1 FRQs (version #2)

This assignment explores the fundamental concepts of maps and geographic data, focusing on the types of maps, spatial patterns, and the technologies used in geographic analysis.

Group 1

Understanding maps and geographic data is essential for analyzing spatial patterns and human-environmental interactions.

Question 1a

Short answer
Define the concept of a thematic map.

Question 1b

Short answer
Describe one way that map projections can distort spatial information.

Question 1c

Short answer
Explain how GIS (Geographic Information Systems) can be used to analyze spatial patterns.

Question 1d

Short answer
Explain one reason why absolute distance might be more useful than relative distance in certain geographic analyses.

Question 1e

Short answer
Explain one way that remote sensing contributes to geographic data collection.

Question 1f

Short answer
Explain the relationship between clustering and dispersal in the context of spatial patterns on maps.

Question 1g

Essay
Explain the degree to which online mapping has transformed the accessibility of geographic information. (Response must indicate the degree [low, moderate, high] and provide an explanation.)

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