Question 1

What happened 5 billion years ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  the light we see today left the Sun 
B)  the "Big Bang" occurred 
C)  earth's oceans formed 
D)  the beginning of our solar system 
E)  The first student flunked a physical geography exam. 
A)  the light we see today left the Sun 
B)  the "Big Bang" occurred 
C)  earth's oceans formed 
D)  the beginning of our solar system 
E)  The first student flunked a physical geography exam.

Question 2

Using a gnomon, one can

Accepted Answer

A)  predict the phases of the moon. 
B)  theorize about amount of time since the "big bang". 
C)  tell local time. 
D)  calculate the radius of Earth. 
E)  estimate the exact height of tall mountains. 
A)  predict the phases of the moon. 
B)  theorize about amount of time since the "big bang". 
C)  tell local time. 
D)  calculate the radius of Earth. 
E)  estimate the exact height of tall mountains.

Question 3

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of rocks 
B)  the study of human culture 
C)  drawing of maps 
D)  planet measurement 
E)  Earth description 
A)  the study of rocks 
B)  the study of human culture 
C)  drawing of maps 
D)  planet measurement 
E)  Earth description

Question 4

The moon is some _________ kilometers distant from Earth.

Accepted Answer

A)  385 
B)  3,850 
C)  38,500,000 
D)  3.85 
E)  385,000 
A)  385 
B)  3,850 
C)  38,500,000 
D)  3.85 
E)  385,000

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT defined by latitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  meridian 
B)  parallel 
C)  North Pole 
D)  Antarctic Circle 
E)  Arctic Circle 
A)  meridian 
B)  parallel 
C)  North Pole 
D)  Antarctic Circle 
E)  Arctic Circle

Question 6

A(n)_________ is a vertical piece of metal on a sundial.

Accepted Answer

A)  gnomon 
B)  circle of illumination 
C)  hour hand 
D)  ephemeris 
E)  solstice 
A)  gnomon 
B)  circle of illumination 
C)  hour hand 
D)  ephemeris 
E)  solstice

Question 7

The world is divided into ________standard zones.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  180 
C)  360 
D)  24 
E)  15 
A)  11 
B)  180 
C)  360 
D)  24 
E)  15

Question 8

Pluto's orbit is in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha Centauri galaxy. 
B)  same orbital plane as the main planets in the solar system. 
C)  "Big Bang" area. 
D)  Crab Nebula. 
E)  Kuiper belt. 
A)  Alpha Centauri galaxy. 
B)  same orbital plane as the main planets in the solar system. 
C)  "Big Bang" area. 
D)  Crab Nebula. 
E)  Kuiper belt.

Question 9

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  Equator. 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic. 
C)  Arctic Circle. 
D)  radius. 
E)  axis. 
A)  Equator. 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic. 
C)  Arctic Circle. 
D)  radius. 
E)  axis.

Question 10

The 0° Meridian is the same line as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic grid 
B)  Prime Meridian 
C)  Equator 
D)  International Date Line 
E)  Perihelion 
A)  geographic grid 
B)  Prime Meridian 
C)  Equator 
D)  International Date Line 
E)  Perihelion

Question 11

On both the Spring and Fall equinox, the Sun's rays are vertically overhead at the__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Arctic Circle 
B)  Equator 
C)  Tropic of Cancer 
D)  Tropic of Capricorn 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Arctic Circle 
B)  Equator 
C)  Tropic of Cancer 
D)  Tropic of Capricorn 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

The "natural" baselines which serves as a baselines to measure longitude (such as the Equator which is used as a baselines for latitude) ____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  is the International Date Line 
B)  is the Prime Meridian 
C)  runs near London, England 
D)  is at the same latitude as the Equator 
E)  does not exist 
A)  is the International Date Line 
B)  is the Prime Meridian 
C)  runs near London, England 
D)  is at the same latitude as the Equator 
E)  does not exist

Question 13

Pluto is now classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  moon. 
B)  protostar. 
C)  comet. 
D)  dwarf planet. 
E)  meteorite. 
A)  moon. 
B)  protostar. 
C)  comet. 
D)  dwarf planet. 
E)  meteorite.

Question 14

The Earth rotates about its

Accepted Answer

A)  axis. 
B)  inclination. 
C)  great circle. 
D)  Equator. 
E)  revolution. 
A)  axis. 
B)  inclination. 
C)  great circle. 
D)  Equator. 
E)  revolution.

Question 15

The_________ points at the star Polaris.

Accepted Answer

North Pole

Question 16

The highest numbered latitude used in the geographic grid is_____ °.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  90 
C)  365 
D)  360 
E)  180 
A)  100 
B)  90 
C)  365 
D)  360 
E)  180

Question 17

How many degrees of latitude are there between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?

Accepted Answer

A)  47 
B)  23.5 
C)  0 
D)  180 
E)  90 
A)  47 
B)  23.5 
C)  0 
D)  180 
E)  90

Question 18

The farthest north the vertical rays of the Sun ever reach north of the equator, occurs on or about__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  December 21 
B)  March 23 
C)  June 21 
D)  September 23 
E)  Juyly 4 
A)  December 21 
B)  March 23 
C)  June 21 
D)  September 23 
E)  Juyly 4

Question 19

Which of the following is a central meridian in the standardized time system?

Accepted Answer

A)  20°W 
B)  15°W 
C)  5°W 
D)  10 °W 
E)  25°W 
A)  20°W 
B)  15°W 
C)  5°W 
D)  10 °W 
E)  25°W

Question 20

The altitudinal difference (relief) between the top of the tallest mountain and the bottom of the deepest ocean trench is CLOSEST to_______ kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A)  200,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  2,000 
D)  20 
E)  200 
A)  200,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  2,000 
D)  20 
E)  200

What happened 5 billion years ago?

Using a gnomon, one can

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

The moon is some _________ kilometers distant from Earth.

Which of the following is NOT defined by latitude?

A(n)_________ is a vertical piece of metal on a sundial.

The world is divided into ________standard zones.

Pluto's orbit is in the

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the

The 0° Meridian is the same line as the ________.

On both the Spring and Fall equinox, the Sun's rays are vertically overhead at the__________ .

The "natural" baselines which serves as a baselines to measure longitude (such as the Equator which is used as a baselines for latitude) ____________ .

Pluto is now classified as a

The Earth rotates about its

The_________ points at the star Polaris.

The highest numbered latitude used in the geographic grid is_____ °.

How many degrees of latitude are there between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?

The farthest north the vertical rays of the Sun ever reach north of the equator, occurs on or about__________ .

Which of the following is a central meridian in the standardized time system?

The altitudinal difference (relief) between the top of the tallest mountain and the bottom of the deepest ocean trench is CLOSEST to_______ kilometers.

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Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 1: Introduction to Earth

What happened 5 billion years ago?

Using a gnomon, one can

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

The moon is some _________ kilometers distant from Earth.

Which of the following is NOT defined by latitude?

A(n)_________ is a vertical piece of metal on a sundial.

The world is divided into ________standard zones.

Pluto's orbit is in the

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the

The 0° Meridian is the same line as the ________.

On both the Spring and Fall equinox, the Sun's rays are vertically overhead at the__________ .

The "natural" baselines which serves as a baselines to measure longitude (such as the Equator which is used as a baselines for latitude) ____________ .

Pluto is now classified as a

The Earth rotates about its

The_________ points at the star Polaris.

The highest numbered latitude used in the geographic grid is_____ °.

How many degrees of latitude are there between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?

The farthest north the vertical rays of the Sun ever reach north of the equator, occurs on or about__________ .

Which of the following is a central meridian in the standardized time system?

The altitudinal difference (relief) between the top of the tallest mountain and the bottom of the deepest ocean trench is CLOSEST to_______ kilometers.

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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