Scale in the Context of Examining Physical Geographic Patterns and Processes

question 94

Multiple Choice

Scale in the context of examining physical geographic patterns and processes is best described as the

• A)distance or area on a map relative to actual distance or area in the "real world."
• B)direct measurements of spatial distributions natural phenomena.
• C)relative spatial and/or temporal size or extent of some attribute.
• D)simple,organized steps leading to concrete,objective decisions.
• E)communication of the findings of scientific research in peer reviewed forums.

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Definitions:

Units of Measurement

Standardized quantities used to quantify and describe physical properties of objects or events, such as length, mass, or time.

Quantitative

Relates to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality, usually referring to data or information that can be quantified.

Numeric Values

Quantitative data represented in number form, which can be used in calculations and statistical analyses.

Arithmetic Operations

Basic mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.