Question 1

Latitude is the angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth and it describes a parallel line on the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography,resource management and sustainable growth refer to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Standard time zones

Accepted Answer

A) are only used in the developed countries. 
B) have yet to be generally established. 
C) are spaced at 5° intervals of longitude in North America. 
D) are 15° wide because Earth rotates through that distance in one hour. 
A) are only used in the developed countries. 
B) have yet to be generally established. 
C) are spaced at 5° intervals of longitude in North America. 
D) are 15° wide because Earth rotates through that distance in one hour.

Question 4

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

Accepted Answer

A) a small scale compared to a scale of 1:20,900,000. 
B) a large scale. 
C) a scale appropriate for a world globe. 
D) an intermediate scale. 
A) a small scale compared to a scale of 1:20,900,000. 
B) a large scale. 
C) a scale appropriate for a world globe. 
D) an intermediate scale.

Question 5

The oblateness of Earth occurs at the

Accepted Answer

A) subtropics. 
B) equator. 
C) prime meridian. 
D) poles. 
A) subtropics. 
B) equator. 
C) prime meridian. 
D) poles.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

Accepted Answer

A) An automobile 
B) A river drainage basin 
C) A forest 
D) Earth (in terms of matter) 
A) An automobile 
B) A river drainage basin 
C) A forest 
D) Earth (in terms of matter)

Question 7

A scale given as ʺone centimeter to one kilometerʺ is an example of a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Maps that are intended to show spatial distributions should be based on projections that minimize area distortion,rather than shape distortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Earth represents an open system in terms of energy. 
B) Earth represents a vast integrated system. 
C) New resources and matter are being added to Earthʹs systems all the time. 
D) Earth represents a closed system in terms of matter. 
A) Earth represents an open system in terms of energy. 
B) Earth represents a vast integrated system. 
C) New resources and matter are being added to Earthʹs systems all the time. 
D) Earth represents a closed system in terms of matter.

Question 10

A sensor that measures the emitted radiation of an object is an example of passive remote sensing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is CORRECTLY matched?

Accepted Answer

A) Steady state equilibrium small fluctuations about an average condition 
B) Tipping point same as steady state equilibrium 
C) Threshold balance of inputs and outputs 
D) Dynamic equilibrium large fluctuations that changes abruptly over time 
A) Steady state equilibrium small fluctuations about an average condition 
B) Tipping point same as steady state equilibrium 
C) Threshold balance of inputs and outputs 
D) Dynamic equilibrium large fluctuations that changes abruptly over time

Question 12

Which is NOT true of geographers?

Accepted Answer

A) They are Earth systems scientists. 
B) They use spatial analysis. 
C) They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships. 
D) They are primarily concerned with place names. 
A) They are Earth systems scientists. 
B) They use spatial analysis. 
C) They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships. 
D) They are primarily concerned with place names.

Question 13

Why is the term ʺspatialʺ so important in geography?

Accepted Answer

Answer should note that geogra

Question 14

The diameter of Earth is largest when measured around the

Accepted Answer

A) subtropics. 
B) prime meridian. 
C) equator. 
D) poles. 
A) subtropics. 
B) prime meridian. 
C) equator. 
D) poles.

Question 15

The letters A.M.stand for

Accepted Answer

A) ante meridiem. 
B) after meridian. 
C) after morning. 
D) after midnight. 
E) ante majolica. 
A) ante meridiem. 
B) after meridian. 
C) after morning. 
D) after midnight. 
E) ante majolica.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) geovisualization. 
B) geographic synchronization. 
C) global positioning. 
D) remote sensing. 
A) geovisualization. 
B) geographic synchronization. 
C) global positioning. 
D) remote sensing.

Question 17

A scale of 1:900,000 is _______a scale of 1:24,000.

Accepted Answer

A) twice as much as 
B) equal to 
C) larger than 
D) smaller than 
A) twice as much as 
B) equal to 
C) larger than 
D) smaller than

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

An open system is one in which energy an

Question 19

If you were standing at 20° north latitude you would be within which latitudinal geographic zone?

Accepted Answer

A) Subarctic 
B) Equatorial 
C) Midlatitude 
D) Tropical 
E) Subtropical 
A) Subarctic 
B) Equatorial 
C) Midlatitude 
D) Tropical 
E) Subtropical

Question 20

An equivalent map projection preserves true shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Latitude is the angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth and it describes a parallel line on the surface.

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography,resource management and sustainable growth refer to

Standard time zones

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

The oblateness of Earth occurs at the

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

A scale given as ʺone centimeter to one kilometerʺ is an example of a

Maps that are intended to show spatial distributions should be based on projections that minimize area distortion,rather than shape distortion.

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

A sensor that measures the emitted radiation of an object is an example of passive remote sensing.

Which of the following is CORRECTLY matched?

Which is NOT true of geographers?

Why is the term ʺspatialʺ so important in geography?

The diameter of Earth is largest when measured around the

The letters A.M.stand for

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

A scale of 1:900,000 is _______a scale of 1:24,000.

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

If you were standing at 20° north latitude you would be within which latitudinal geographic zone?

An equivalent map projection preserves true shape.

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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Exam 1: The Science of Geography

Latitude is the angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth and it describes a parallel line on the surface.

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography,resource management and sustainable growth refer to

Standard time zones

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

The oblateness of Earth occurs at the

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

A scale given as ʺone centimeter to one kilometerʺ is an example of a

Maps that are intended to show spatial distributions should be based on projections that minimize area distortion,rather than shape distortion.

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

A sensor that measures the emitted radiation of an object is an example of passive remote sensing.

Which of the following is CORRECTLY matched?

Which is NOT true of geographers?

Why is the term ʺspatialʺ so important in geography?

The diameter of Earth is largest when measured around the

The letters A.M.stand for

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

A scale of 1:900,000 is _______a scale of 1:24,000.

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

If you were standing at 20° north latitude you would be within which latitudinal geographic zone?

An equivalent map projection preserves true shape.

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters