Question 1

A rhumb line is a line of constant direction (crosses all meridians at the same angle).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is a great circle? What are small circles?

Accepted Answer

A great circle is any circle o

Question 3

Coordinated Universal Time is the present name for world standard time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The difference in Sun time between two places located 30 ° in longitude apart from one another is

Accepted Answer

A) 30 seconds. 
B) 30 minutes. 
C) one hour. 
D) two hours. 
E) three hours. 
A) 30 seconds. 
B) 30 minutes. 
C) one hour. 
D) two hours. 
E) three hours.

Question 5

What is geodesy?

Accepted Answer

The science that att

Question 6

The scientific method is described by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A single,definitive method for doing science. 
B) Irreproducible results accepted as theory. 
C) The development of hypotheses for testing and prediction. 
D) The acceptance of supernatural explanations for phenomenon until science proves otherwise. 
A) A single,definitive method for doing science. 
B) Irreproducible results accepted as theory. 
C) The development of hypotheses for testing and prediction. 
D) The acceptance of supernatural explanations for phenomenon until science proves otherwise.

Question 7

If it is 10:00 PM on July 3rd at 30° west,what date and time is it at 15° east?

Accepted Answer

A) July 3rd; 9 P.M. 
B) July 3rd; 11 P.M. 
C) July 3rd; 6 P.M. 
D) July 4th; 2 A.M. 
E) July 4th; 1 A.M. 
A) July 3rd; 9 P.M. 
B) July 3rd; 11 P.M. 
C) July 3rd; 6 P.M. 
D) July 4th; 2 A.M. 
E) July 4th; 1 A.M.

Question 8

ʺLongitudeʺ is the name of an angle,and ʺmeridianʺ is the name of an imaginary line that connects all points along the same longitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the development of models by scientists is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Adjusting the variables in a model simulates different conditions and allows predictions of possible system operations. 
B) Most scientists believe that any system can eventually be modeled with 100 percent accuracy.Thus,models can be perfect representations of reality. 
C) A model is a simplification designed to help us understand complex processes. 
D) A model is only as good as the assumptions and accuracy of information upon which it is based. 
A) Adjusting the variables in a model simulates different conditions and allows predictions of possible system operations. 
B) Most scientists believe that any system can eventually be modeled with 100 percent accuracy.Thus,models can be perfect representations of reality. 
C) A model is a simplification designed to help us understand complex processes. 
D) A model is only as good as the assumptions and accuracy of information upon which it is based.

Question 10

Longitude measures distances east or west of a prime meridian on Earthʹs surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Longitude is

Accepted Answer

A) the basis for establishing parallels. 
B) an angular distance measured east or west of a prime meridian. 
C) determined by Sun altitude above the horizon. 
D) an angular distance measured north or south of the equator. 
A) the basis for establishing parallels. 
B) an angular distance measured east or west of a prime meridian. 
C) determined by Sun altitude above the horizon. 
D) an angular distance measured north or south of the equator.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about Earth is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Earth is perfectly spherical. 
B) It is elongated. 
C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km (26 mi.)greater than the polar diameter. 
D) Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system. 
A) Earth is perfectly spherical. 
B) It is elongated. 
C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km (26 mi.)greater than the polar diameter. 
D) Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system.

Question 13

If you wanted a map with a lot of detail of a small area you would want a

Accepted Answer

A) an intermediate scale. 
B) a small scale map. 
C) a world globe. 
D) a large scale map. 
A) an intermediate scale. 
B) a small scale map. 
C) a world globe. 
D) a large scale map.

Question 14

Which map projection is best at eliminating distortion?

Accepted Answer

A) Albers equal-area projection. 
B) Robinson projection. 
C) Mercator projection. 
D) All map projections distort. 
A) Albers equal-area projection. 
B) Robinson projection. 
C) Mercator projection. 
D) All map projections distort.

Question 15

Living systems are considered

Accepted Answer

A) inorganic. 
B) abiotic. 
C) part of the lithosphere. 
D) biotic. 
A) inorganic. 
B) abiotic. 
C) part of the lithosphere. 
D) biotic.

Question 16

A great circle is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the 0° prime meridian?

Accepted Answer

A) International agreement regarding the location of the prime meridian was not resolved until the 1980s when a treaty was completed. 
B) Earthʹs prime meridian passes through the old Royal Observatory at Greenwich,England,as set by an 1884 treaty. 
C) The key to measuring angular distances east and west of the prime meridian was the development of accurate compasses. 
D) The prime meridian passes through Paris,France. 
A) International agreement regarding the location of the prime meridian was not resolved until the 1980s when a treaty was completed. 
B) Earthʹs prime meridian passes through the old Royal Observatory at Greenwich,England,as set by an 1884 treaty. 
C) The key to measuring angular distances east and west of the prime meridian was the development of accurate compasses. 
D) The prime meridian passes through Paris,France.

Question 18

Remote sensing is

Accepted Answer

A) based on the principle that surfaces must be physically handled and directly measured for study. 
B) a subjective determination of temperature. 
C) an earthbound technique not used in modern satellites. 
D) the monitoring of a distant object without physical contact. 
A) based on the principle that surfaces must be physically handled and directly measured for study. 
B) a subjective determination of temperature. 
C) an earthbound technique not used in modern satellites. 
D) the monitoring of a distant object without physical contact.

Question 19

Geography is a discipline primarily concerned with place names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A map scale of 1:63,360 is equivalent to

Accepted Answer

A) one inch on the map equals 2,000 feet on the ground. 
B) one inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the ground. 
C) one inch on a map equals 5 miles on the ground. 
D) one inch on a map equals 1 mile on the ground. 
A) one inch on the map equals 2,000 feet on the ground. 
B) one inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the ground. 
C) one inch on a map equals 5 miles on the ground. 
D) one inch on a map equals 1 mile on the ground.

A rhumb line is a line of constant direction (crosses all meridians at the same angle).

What is a great circle? What are small circles?

Coordinated Universal Time is the present name for world standard time.

The difference in Sun time between two places located 30 ° in longitude apart from one another is

What is geodesy?

The scientific method is described by which of the following?

If it is 10:00 PM on July 3rd at 30° west,what date and time is it at 15° east?

ʺLongitudeʺ is the name of an angle,and ʺmeridianʺ is the name of an imaginary line that connects all points along the same longitude.

Which of the following statements regarding the development of models by scientists is NOT true?

Longitude measures distances east or west of a prime meridian on Earthʹs surface.

Longitude is

Which of the following statements about Earth is CORRECT?

If you wanted a map with a lot of detail of a small area you would want a

Which map projection is best at eliminating distortion?

Living systems are considered

A great circle is

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the 0° prime meridian?

Remote sensing is

Geography is a discipline primarily concerned with place names.

A map scale of 1:63,360 is equivalent to

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Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

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Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

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Exam 1: The Science of Geography

A rhumb line is a line of constant direction (crosses all meridians at the same angle).

What is a great circle? What are small circles?

Coordinated Universal Time is the present name for world standard time.

The difference in Sun time between two places located 30 ° in longitude apart from one another is

What is geodesy?

The scientific method is described by which of the following?

If it is 10:00 PM on July 3rd at 30° west,what date and time is it at 15° east?

ʺLongitudeʺ is the name of an angle,and ʺmeridianʺ is the name of an imaginary line that connects all points along the same longitude.

Which of the following statements regarding the development of models by scientists is NOT true?

Longitude measures distances east or west of a prime meridian on Earthʹs surface.

Longitude is

Which of the following statements about Earth is CORRECT?

If you wanted a map with a lot of detail of a small area you would want a

Which map projection is best at eliminating distortion?

Living systems are considered

A great circle is

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the 0° prime meridian?

Remote sensing is

Geography is a discipline primarily concerned with place names.

A map scale of 1:63,360 is equivalent to

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