Unit 5

Question 1

An isarithm is:

Answer 1

Align the joints points having the same numerical value

Question 2

Representative fraction scale is:

Answer 2

Shows a ratio of measurement on the map to measurement on the ground

Question 3

GPS is

Answer 3

A system that determines the approximate position of something on earth through a series of satellites, Tracking stations, and receivers.

Question 4

Meridian is

Answer 4

And arch on on a map between North and South poles

Question 5

The five themes of geography are:

Answer 5

Location, movement, place, human interaction, region

Question 6

How do you calculate gradient?

Answer 6

Vertical distance divided by horizontal distance

Question 7

If you were to convert the representative Fraction scale of 1:50,000 into a statement scale, it would be stated as

Answer 7

1 cm: 500 m

Question 8

A formal type of region is:

Answer 8

A government or politically defined region; anything with borders.

Question 9

Of vernacular type of region is

Answer 9

Defined by people’s perception example: (the Maritimes, New England, middle east, etc.). There is not a real border around this area, but is this a grouping of provinces, states or countries in a particular region.

Question 10

Since 1° of latitude is equal to approximately 111 km, how many kilometres is it from the equator to the North Pole

Answer 10

9990 km

Question 11

Since 1° of latitude is equal to approximately 111 km, how many kilometres is it from Kelowna to the North Pole

Answer 11

4440 km

Question 12

If an azimuth is 7°, the Compass quadrant bearing is:

Answer 12

N 7° E

Question 13

Topographic profiles are

Answer 13

The picture you can create from a map, to give a picture of what the map is showing

Question 14

Isohyet is

Answer 14

A line drawn on a map connecting points having equal rainfall at a certain time or stated period.