Also see the "For Review" questions at the end of Chapter 1.
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1. Briefly outline the history of geography as an academic discipline. |
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2. Describe the basic characteristics of the globe grid. |
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3. What is a GIS? |
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4. Explain, with examples, the difference between site and situation. |
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5. According to geographers, how can the attributes of a place change over time? |
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6. What is the difference between accessibility and connectivity? |
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7. Why are density and dispersion different? |
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8. How might mental maps be used to understand how citizens view their community? |
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