Question 1

Relative to the five themes of geographic science,characteristics of a location refers to

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A) location. 
B) place. 
C) human-Earth relationships. 
D) movement. 
E) region. 
A) location. 
B) place. 
C) human-Earth relationships. 
D) movement. 
E) region.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of models?

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A) They complicate our understanding of Earth system science. 
B) They perfectly replicate the real world,but at a different scale. 
C) They are simplified,idealized representations of the real world. 
D) They are never used in physical geography because of their inherent limitations. 
E) Since the advent of geospatial technologies like GIS and GPS,models are no longer used in physical geography. 
A) They complicate our understanding of Earth system science. 
B) They perfectly replicate the real world,but at a different scale. 
C) They are simplified,idealized representations of the real world. 
D) They are never used in physical geography because of their inherent limitations. 
E) Since the advent of geospatial technologies like GIS and GPS,models are no longer used in physical geography.

Question 3

Define latitude and longitude,listing the primary latitudinal zones and principle meridians.

Accepted Answer

Latitude is an angular measurement north

Question 4

Use examples to distinguish an open system from a closed system.

Accepted Answer

An open system is one in which energy an

Question 5

The name given to the most recent geological epoch to reflect the human influence on climate and ecosystems is the

Accepted Answer

A) Holocene. 
B) Anthropocene. 
C) Pleistocene. 
D) Pliocene. 
E) Miocene. 
A) Holocene. 
B) Anthropocene. 
C) Pleistocene. 
D) Pliocene. 
E) Miocene.

Question 6

Map scale.Examples of maps at different scales,with three common expressions of map scale- representative fraction,written scale,and graphic scale.Both maps are enlarged,so only the graphic scale is accurate.[USGS.Courtesy of University of Texas Libraries,University of Texas at Austin.]

The larger the scale of a map,the the area covered by the map and the detail it can provide.

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A) larger;more 
B) larger;less 
C) smaller;more 
D) smaller;less 
E) larger;the same 
A) larger;more 
B) larger;less 
C) smaller;more 
D) smaller;less 
E) larger;the same

Question 7

Which of the following is not true of meridians?

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A) They cross parallels at right angles. 
B) They are lines that run in an east-west direction. 
C) All meridians are the same length. 
D) They are used to measure east-west angular distances. 
E) Every meridian is one half a great circle. 
A) They cross parallels at right angles. 
B) They are lines that run in an east-west direction. 
C) All meridians are the same length. 
D) They are used to measure east-west angular distances. 
E) Every meridian is one half a great circle.

Question 8

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?

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A) the production of paper and digital maps using remote sensing,GPS,and GIS 
B) memorization of place names and region on a world map 
C) understanding the imports and exports of major countries in the world 
D) study of the nature and character of physical space and the distribution of things within it 
E) socioeconomic analysis of regions to determine similarities and differences across the planet 
A) the production of paper and digital maps using remote sensing,GPS,and GIS 
B) memorization of place names and region on a world map 
C) understanding the imports and exports of major countries in the world 
D) study of the nature and character of physical space and the distribution of things within it 
E) socioeconomic analysis of regions to determine similarities and differences across the planet

Question 9

The capacity to change the motion of,or to do work on,matter is the definition of

Accepted Answer

A) energy. 
B) plasma. 
C) thermodynamics. 
D) acceleration. 
E) system. 
A) energy. 
B) plasma. 
C) thermodynamics. 
D) acceleration. 
E) system.

Question 10

Which of the following is the most strongly supported by extensive experimental and observational evidence?

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A) speculation 
B) hypothesis 
C) educated guess 
D) theory 
E) conjecture 
A) speculation 
B) hypothesis 
C) educated guess 
D) theory 
E) conjecture

Question 11

The techniques of adjusting geospatial datasets in real time to make changes to maps and other visual models is called

Accepted Answer

A) remote sensing. 
B) geographic information systems. 
C) geovisualization. 
D) GPS. 
E) cartography. 
A) remote sensing. 
B) geographic information systems. 
C) geovisualization. 
D) GPS. 
E) cartography.

Question 12

Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field of geography?

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A) physical versus human 
B) physical versus economic 
C) economic versus political 
D) political versus environmental 
E) environmental versus social 
A) physical versus human 
B) physical versus economic 
C) economic versus political 
D) political versus environmental 
E) environmental versus social

Question 13

A great circle is

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A) any parallel of latitude. 
B) the longest distance between two places on the surface of Earth. 
C) a circle of circumference whose center coincides with the center of Earth. 
D) a correct magnetic compass direction on a flat map. 
E) the same as a rhumb line. 
A) any parallel of latitude. 
B) the longest distance between two places on the surface of Earth. 
C) a circle of circumference whose center coincides with the center of Earth. 
D) a correct magnetic compass direction on a flat map. 
E) the same as a rhumb line.

Question 14

A scale of 1 inch = 8 miles is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) representative fraction. 
B) graphic scale. 
C) written scale. 
D) relative scale. 
E) temporal scale. 
A) representative fraction. 
B) graphic scale. 
C) written scale. 
D) relative scale. 
E) temporal scale.

Question 15

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as a forest,are

Accepted Answer

A) open systems in terms of energy. 
B) closed systems in terms of energy. 
C) open systems in terms of matter. 
D) both open systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter. 
E) both closed systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter. 
A) open systems in terms of energy. 
B) closed systems in terms of energy. 
C) open systems in terms of matter. 
D) both open systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter. 
E) both closed systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter.

Question 16

A scale given as "one centimeter to one kilometer" is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) representative fraction. 
B) graphic scale. 
C) written scale. 
D) relative scale. 
E) temporal scale. 
A) representative fraction. 
B) graphic scale. 
C) written scale. 
D) relative scale. 
E) temporal scale.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about Global Positioning System (GPS)?

Accepted Answer

A) GPS uses radio signals to accurately determine location. 
B) GPS is the same as remote sensing. 
C) GPS is used solely by the military,who share information with physical geographers. 
D) GPS has no scientific uses,but is great for recreational purposes. 
E) GPS is another term used for geographic information systems. 
A) GPS uses radio signals to accurately determine location. 
B) GPS is the same as remote sensing. 
C) GPS is used solely by the military,who share information with physical geographers. 
D) GPS has no scientific uses,but is great for recreational purposes. 
E) GPS is another term used for geographic information systems.

Question 18

Which of the following is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Earth represents a vast integrated system. 
B) Earth represents an open system in terms of energy. 
C) Earth represents a closed system in terms of matter. 
D) New resources and matter are being added to Earth's systems all the time. 
E) Systems in nature are generally not self-contained. 
A) Earth represents a vast integrated system. 
B) Earth represents an open system in terms of energy. 
C) Earth represents a closed system in terms of matter. 
D) New resources and matter are being added to Earth's systems all the time. 
E) Systems in nature are generally not self-contained.

Question 19

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

Accepted Answer

A) a large scale. 
B) a small scale. 
C) an intermediate scale. 
D) a scale appropriate for a world globe. 
E) a scale appropriate for continental mapping. 
A) a large scale. 
B) a small scale. 
C) an intermediate scale. 
D) a scale appropriate for a world globe. 
E) a scale appropriate for continental mapping.

Question 20

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

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A) is the same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 
B) established 24 standard meridians around the globe at equal intervals from the prime meridian. 
C) replaced Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)and became the legal reference for official time in all countries. 
D) is two hours ahead of Zulu time,indicating the single moment when all locations on the planet are on the same calendar day. 
E) is determined using astronomical clocks that rely on Earth's rotation. 
A) is the same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 
B) established 24 standard meridians around the globe at equal intervals from the prime meridian. 
C) replaced Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)and became the legal reference for official time in all countries. 
D) is two hours ahead of Zulu time,indicating the single moment when all locations on the planet are on the same calendar day. 
E) is determined using astronomical clocks that rely on Earth's rotation.

Relative to the five themes of geographic science,characteristics of a location refers to

Which of the following is true of models?

Define latitude and longitude,listing the primary latitudinal zones and principle meridians.

Use examples to distinguish an open system from a closed system.

The name given to the most recent geological epoch to reflect the human influence on climate and ecosystems is the

Which of the following is not true of meridians?

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?

The capacity to change the motion of,or to do work on,matter is the definition of

Which of the following is the most strongly supported by extensive experimental and observational evidence?

The techniques of adjusting geospatial datasets in real time to make changes to maps and other visual models is called

Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field of geography?

A great circle is

A scale of 1 inch = 8 miles is an example of a

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as a forest,are

A scale given as "one centimeter to one kilometer" is an example of a

Which of the following is true about Global Positioning System (GPS)?

Which of the following is incorrect?

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earth’s Atmosphere

Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Earth’s Climatic Regions

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Aeolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

Oceans and Coastal Systems

Glacial Landscapes and the Cryosphere

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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Exam 1: Essentials of Geography

Relative to the five themes of geographic science,characteristics of a location refers to

Which of the following is true of models?

Define latitude and longitude,listing the primary latitudinal zones and principle meridians.

Use examples to distinguish an open system from a closed system.

The name given to the most recent geological epoch to reflect the human influence on climate and ecosystems is the

Which of the following is not true of meridians?

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?

The capacity to change the motion of,or to do work on,matter is the definition of

Which of the following is the most strongly supported by extensive experimental and observational evidence?

The techniques of adjusting geospatial datasets in real time to make changes to maps and other visual models is called

Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field of geography?

A great circle is

A scale of 1 inch = 8 miles is an example of a

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as a forest,are

A scale given as "one centimeter to one kilometer" is an example of a

Which of the following is true about Global Positioning System (GPS)?

Which of the following is incorrect?

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earth’s Atmosphere

Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Earth’s Climatic Regions

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Aeolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

Oceans and Coastal Systems

Glacial Landscapes and the Cryosphere

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters