1.1 Introduction to Maps

• What is the definition of geography?

  Study of Earth's features
• Match the branch of geography with its focus:

  Physical Geography ↔️ Natural features of Earth

  Human Geography ↔️ Human interaction with environment
• Spatial analysis involves examining the location and relationships of geographic features.


  True
• What decisions can spatial analysis inform?

  Urban planning, resource management
• Maps can be classified based on their purpose and the information they convey.


  True
• What activities are topographic maps valuable for?

  Hiking, navigation, urban planning
• Physical maps depict natural features like mountains and rivers
• Thematic maps focus on specific themes such as climate or population density.


  True
• Geography studies only the physical features of the Earth.

  False
• What does human geography explore?

  Human-environment interactions
• Spatial analysis can help map disease outbreaks
• What do physical maps help visualize?

  Earth’s landscape
• Thematic maps show the spatial distribution of particular phenomena
• What does the scale indicate on a map?

  Distance relationships
• Match the map projection with its characteristics:

  Mercator ↔️ Preserves shapes, distorts size

  Gall-Peters ↔️ Preserves size, distorts shape

  Robinson ↔️ Compromises between size and shape
• The Mercator projection preserves shape but distorts size
• Geography is the study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as human activity and its effects
• Why are both branches of geography essential?

  Understanding complex relationships
• Spatial analysis helps identify spatial patterns and clusters that are not immediately obvious
• Physical maps are helpful for visualizing the physical landscape
• Thematic maps provide insights into the spatial distribution of particular phenomena.

  True
• What is the primary use of a physical map?

  Understanding the physical landscape
• What do thematic maps focus on?

  Specific themes
• Physical geography examines natural features such as climate and ecosystems
• Why is spatial analysis important in geography?

  Identifies spatial patterns
• What do political maps show?

  Political boundaries
• Physical maps highlight specific themes or topics.

  False
• What does the legend explain on a map?

  Symbols and patterns
• Map projections are necessary because the Earth is spherical
• The choice of map projection affects how geographic features are represented.


  True
• What are the two main types of maps?

  Physical and thematic