Question 1

Which of the following distances is CLOSEST TO the actual distance associated with one degree of latitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 km 
B)  100 km 
C)  10 km 
D)  10,000 km 
E)  1 km 
A)  1,000 km 
B)  100 km 
C)  10 km 
D)  10,000 km 
E)  1 km

Question 2

At times, latitudes higher than __________ degrees can have 24 hours or more of continuous darkness.

Accepted Answer

A)  66.5 
B)  90 
C)  10 
D)  45 
E)  23.5 
A)  66.5 
B)  90 
C)  10 
D)  45 
E)  23.5

Question 3

Of the following, which is a great circle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antarctic Circle 
B)  Arctic Circle 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn 
D)  Tropic of Cancer 
E)  Equator 
A)  Antarctic Circle 
B)  Arctic Circle 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn 
D)  Tropic of Cancer 
E)  Equator

Question 4

The first nearly correct measurement of the Earth's circumference was made by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eratosthenes 
B)  Newton 
C)  Plato 
D)  Columbus 
E)  Einstein 
A)  Eratosthenes 
B)  Newton 
C)  Plato 
D)  Columbus 
E)  Einstein

Question 5

Near the North Pole, one degree of latitude extends_________ kilometer(s) on the ground.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  11,111 
C)  111 
D)  1,111 
E)  1 
A)  11 
B)  11,111 
C)  111 
D)  1,111 
E)  1

Question 6

The________ is the name of the orbital plane on which the Earth revolves.

Accepted Answer

A)  ecliptic 
B)  prime meridian 
C)  aphelion 
D)  perihelion 
E)  great circle 
A)  ecliptic 
B)  prime meridian 
C)  aphelion 
D)  perihelion 
E)  great circle

Question 7

An equinox has the property of

Accepted Answer

A)  12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night at all latitudes. 
B)  the Sun at the same angle at all latitudes. 
C)  the vertical rays of the Sun at the Tropic of Cancer. 
D)  total darkness north of the Arctic Circle. 
E)  24 hours of darkness at the Equator. 
A)  12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night at all latitudes. 
B)  the Sun at the same angle at all latitudes. 
C)  the vertical rays of the Sun at the Tropic of Cancer. 
D)  total darkness north of the Arctic Circle. 
E)  24 hours of darkness at the Equator.

Question 8

How many time zones are contained within Alaska?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  1 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  1

Question 9

If the axis of the Earth was not tilted, Earth would not experience _________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the axis of the Earth was...

Question 10

The cause of Earth's seasons is the

Accepted Answer

A)  polarity of the axis. 
B)  cold experienced each wintertime. 
C)  varying distance between Earth and Sun. 
D)  varying output of the Sun. 
E)  shape of the Earth. 
A)  polarity of the axis. 
B)  cold experienced each wintertime. 
C)  varying distance between Earth and Sun. 
D)  varying output of the Sun. 
E)  shape of the Earth.

Question 11

The closest position taken by the Earth relative to the Sun is_________ million kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  47 
C)  14,700 
D)  1,470 
E)  147 
A)  10 
B)  47 
C)  14,700 
D)  1,470 
E)  147

Question 12

Our earthly grid system is also referred to as a _________and consists of lines of latitude and longitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  plane coordinate system 
B)  gnomon 
C)  great circle system 
D)  meridian 
E)  graticule 
A)  plane coordinate system 
B)  gnomon 
C)  great circle system 
D)  meridian 
E)  graticule

Question 13

The acceptance of of a theory or hypothesis is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  a preponderance of evidence. 
B)  belief. 
C)  a hunch. 
D)  the pronouncements of authorities. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  a preponderance of evidence. 
B)  belief. 
C)  a hunch. 
D)  the pronouncements of authorities. 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

The solar system's outer planets are most likely composed of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  interstellar dust 
B)  granite 
C)  basalt 
D)  water 
E)  gas 
A)  interstellar dust 
B)  granite 
C)  basalt 
D)  water 
E)  gas

Question 15

The equinox of the southern hemisphere takes place when the vertical rays of the sun cross the Equator on the journey southward.

Accepted Answer

A)  vernal 
B)  December 
C)  winter 
D)  July equinox 
E)  autumnal 
A)  vernal 
B)  December 
C)  winter 
D)  July equinox 
E)  autumnal

Question 16

The Milky Way is one of, at least,________ galaxies in the Universe.

Accepted Answer

A)  two million 
B)  two thousand 
C)  two hundred billion 
D)  two trillion 
E)  two hundred thousand 
A)  two million 
B)  two thousand 
C)  two hundred billion 
D)  two trillion 
E)  two hundred thousand

Question 17

The amount of time the Earth takes to revolve around the Sun is most properly known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  great circle period. 
B)  season. 
C)  tropical year. 
D)  Earth sol. 
E)  astronomical unit. 
A)  great circle period. 
B)  season. 
C)  tropical year. 
D)  Earth sol. 
E)  astronomical unit.

Question 18

While the United States spans six time zones, Russia is spread over ________time zones.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  9 
C)  24 
D)  36 
E)  12 
A)  3 
B)  9 
C)  24 
D)  36 
E)  12

Question 19

At the Equator, one degree of latitude is approximately equal to

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 kilometers of longitude. 
B)  one degree of longitude. 
C)  a great circle. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  1,000 kilometers of longitude. 
B)  one degree of longitude. 
C)  a great circle. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

The Sun is a star in the_________ galaxy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha Centauri 
B)  Betelgeuse 
C)  Orion 
D)  Milky Way 
E)  Proxima Centauri 
A)  Alpha Centauri 
B)  Betelgeuse 
C)  Orion 
D)  Milky Way 
E)  Proxima Centauri

Which of the following distances is CLOSEST TO the actual distance associated with one degree of latitude?

At times, latitudes higher than __________ degrees can have 24 hours or more of continuous darkness.

Of the following, which is a great circle?

The first nearly correct measurement of the Earth's circumference was made by ________.

Near the North Pole, one degree of latitude extends_________ kilometer(s) on the ground.

The________ is the name of the orbital plane on which the Earth revolves.

An equinox has the property of

How many time zones are contained within Alaska?

If the axis of the Earth was not tilted, Earth would not experience _________ .

The cause of Earth's seasons is the

The closest position taken by the Earth relative to the Sun is_________ million kilometers.

Our earthly grid system is also referred to as a _________and consists of lines of latitude and longitude.

The acceptance of of a theory or hypothesis is based on

The solar system's outer planets are most likely composed of _______.

The equinox of the southern hemisphere takes place when the vertical rays of the sun cross the Equator on the journey southward.

The Milky Way is one of, at least,________ galaxies in the Universe.

The amount of time the Earth takes to revolve around the Sun is most properly known as a(n)

While the United States spans six time zones, Russia is spread over ________time zones.

At the Equator, one degree of latitude is approximately equal to

The Sun is a star in the_________ galaxy.

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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Exam 1: Introduction to Earth

Which of the following distances is CLOSEST TO the actual distance associated with one degree of latitude?

At times, latitudes higher than __________ degrees can have 24 hours or more of continuous darkness.

Of the following, which is a great circle?

The first nearly correct measurement of the Earth's circumference was made by ________.

Near the North Pole, one degree of latitude extends_________ kilometer(s) on the ground.

The________ is the name of the orbital plane on which the Earth revolves.

An equinox has the property of

How many time zones are contained within Alaska?

If the axis of the Earth was not tilted, Earth would not experience _________ .

The cause of Earth's seasons is the

The closest position taken by the Earth relative to the Sun is_________ million kilometers.

Our earthly grid system is also referred to as a _________and consists of lines of latitude and longitude.

The acceptance of of a theory or hypothesis is based on

The solar system's outer planets are most likely composed of _______.

The equinox of the southern hemisphere takes place when the vertical rays of the sun cross the Equator on the journey southward.

The Milky Way is one of, at least,________ galaxies in the Universe.

The amount of time the Earth takes to revolve around the Sun is most properly known as a(n)

While the United States spans six time zones, Russia is spread over ________time zones.

At the Equator, one degree of latitude is approximately equal to

The Sun is a star in the_________ galaxy.

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

Filters