Question

formal region
relative location
absolute location
perceptual region
functional region

6 true or false 1 point
the mercator projection map makes greenland look larger than south america.
true
false

7 multiple choice 1 point
what is the eurocentric bias in maps?
a bias that favors european countries and regions
a bias that favors south american countries and regions
a bias that favors african countries and regions
a bias that favors asian countries and regions

8 multiple choice 1 point
what type of map is this? (use picture)

Explanation:

Match geographic terms to definitions

• Formal Region: An area that is characterized by formal behaviors and attitudes (or official boundaries).
• Relative Location: A location with landmarks and its relation to other places.
• Absolute Location: A very specific area and the exact place on Earth where something is.
• Perceptual Region: An area that is focused on human feelings and attitudes about a place.
• Functional Region: An area that has a central point and the areas around it are linked.

Analyze Mercator projection distortion

• The Mercator projection distorts the size of landmasses near the poles.
• Greenland appears roughly the same size as Africa or South America, despite being much smaller in reality.
• Therefore, the statement that it makes Greenland look larger than South America is True.

Define Eurocentric bias in maps

• "Eurocentric" refers to focusing on European culture, history, and geography.
• Eurocentric bias in maps refers to a bias that favors European countries and regions (e.g., placing Europe at the center or exaggerating its relative size).

Identify the map type from the image

• The image shows a map with contour lines representing elevation and terrain features.
• This is a topographic map.

Answer:

Question 1

• Formal Region: An area that is characterized by formal behaviors and attitudes
• Relative Location: A location with landmarks and its relation to other places
• Absolute Location: A very specific area and the exact place on Earth where some...
• Perceptual Region: An area that is focused on human feelings and attitudes abou...
• Functional Region: An area that has a central point and the areas around it are lir...

Question 2

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 3

• A bias that favors European countries and regions (Correct answer)
• A bias that favors South American countries and regions
• A bias that favors African countries and regions
• A bias that favors Asian countries and regions

Question 4

Topographic Map