3 Written Questions

1. A quantitative statement of the relative sizes of an object on the map and in reality. three ways. written statement 1 inch=1 mile. represented in a fraction. or a bar on the map is labeled with ground distances.
2. does not use a conformal or equal area it is a balance of these characteristics. used in thematic mapping
3. effort made to overcome distance when we want to move or transport items. limits interactions across great distances

3 Multiple Choice Questions

1. map that preserve size but distort shape
   1. equal area maps
   2. Scale
   3. conformal map
   4. compromise map
2. the transferal of locations on Earth's surface to locations on a flat map
   1. Site
   2. Scale
   3. Situation
   4. projection
3. maps that distort size but preserve shape
   1. compromise map
   2. Scale
   3. conformal map
   4. equal area maps

3 True/False Questions

1. relative location → the transferal of locations on Earth's surface to locations on a flat map

   True        False

2. Situation → the location of a place relative to other places

   True        False

3. Site → describes the exact location of a place and can be described either in terms of latitude and longitude or in terms of characteristics of the place.

   True        False