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
Define the concept of a thematic map.
Question 1b
Describe one way that map projections can distort spatial information.
Question 1c
Explain how GIS (Geographic Information Systems) can be used to analyze spatial patterns.
Question 1d
Explain one reason why absolute distance might be more useful than relative distance in certain geographic analyses.
Question 1e
Explain one way that remote sensing contributes to geographic data collection.
Question 1f
Explain the relationship between clustering and dispersal in the context of spatial patterns on maps.
Question 1g
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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