Question 1

The geographic grid line 180 degrees of longitude from the Prime Meridian is the_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  180th meridian 
B)  Tropic of Cancer 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn 
D)  90th meridian 
E)  320th meridian 
A)  180th meridian 
B)  Tropic of Cancer 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn 
D)  90th meridian 
E)  320th meridian

Question 2

The origin of the universe is called ______by astronomers.

Accepted Answer

A)  the "nebula" 
B)  the "Big Bang" 
C)  primordial solar system 
D)  the "worm hole" 
E)  Earth Day 
A)  the "nebula" 
B)  the "Big Bang" 
C)  primordial solar system 
D)  the "worm hole" 
E)  Earth Day

Question 3

The most important physical effect of the Earth's rotation is_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  seasonal change 
B)  to cause continents to "drift" 
C)  the alternation of sunlight and darkness 
D)  Daylight Saving Time 
E)  the blue appearance of clear sky 
A)  seasonal change 
B)  to cause continents to "drift" 
C)  the alternation of sunlight and darkness 
D)  Daylight Saving Time 
E)  the blue appearance of clear sky

Question 4

Which of the following is not contained within Earth's system of latitude and longitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  a longitude of 5°W 
B)  a latitude of 36° N 
C)  a latitude of 0° 
D)  a longitude of 165°W 
E)  a longitude of 185°E 
A)  a longitude of 5°W 
B)  a latitude of 36° N 
C)  a latitude of 0° 
D)  a longitude of 165°W 
E)  a longitude of 185°E

Question 5

The plane of the ecliptic is

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as the plane of the Equator. 
B)  another way of describing the latitude of the vertical sun. 
C)  not important in physical geography. 
D)  the same thing as the Tropic of Cancer. 
E)  at an angle from the plane of the Equator. 
A)  the same as the plane of the Equator. 
B)  another way of describing the latitude of the vertical sun. 
C)  not important in physical geography. 
D)  the same thing as the Tropic of Cancer. 
E)  at an angle from the plane of the Equator.

Question 6

The perihelion is during the month of

Accepted Answer

A)  July. 
B)  December. 
C)  March. 
D)  September. 
E)  January. 
A)  July. 
B)  December. 
C)  March. 
D)  September. 
E)  January.

Question 7

________is considered a dwarf planet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mars 
B)  Pluto 
C)  Earth 
D)  Neptune 
E)  Venus 
A)  Mars 
B)  Pluto 
C)  Earth 
D)  Neptune 
E)  Venus

Question 8

The circle of illumination just touches the Antarctic Circle on or about______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  March 23 
B)  December 21 
C)  June 21 
D)  September 23 
E)  January 1 
A)  March 23 
B)  December 21 
C)  June 21 
D)  September 23 
E)  January 1

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the latitude and longitude of North America?

Accepted Answer

A)  eastern and southern hemispheres 
B)  northern and eastern hemispheres 
C)  northern and southern hemispheres 
D)  northern and western hemispheres 
E)  eastern and western hemispheres 
A)  eastern and southern hemispheres 
B)  northern and eastern hemispheres 
C)  northern and southern hemispheres 
D)  northern and western hemispheres 
E)  eastern and western hemispheres

Question 10

Longitude is divided into multiples of_________degrees for the purpose of delimiting standard time zones.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  34 
E)  30 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  34 
E)  30

Question 11

Earth is

Accepted Answer

A)  one of the largest planets. 
B)  one of the biggest planets. 
C)  one of the planets having the most gas. 
D)  the smallest planet. 
E)  one of the inner planets. 
A)  one of the largest planets. 
B)  one of the biggest planets. 
C)  one of the planets having the most gas. 
D)  the smallest planet. 
E)  one of the inner planets.

Question 12

The graticule of the Earth is also known as__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  a standard time zone 
B)  the perihelion 
C)  latitude and longitude 
D)  a great circle 
E)  analemma 
A)  a standard time zone 
B)  the perihelion 
C)  latitude and longitude 
D)  a great circle 
E)  analemma

Question 13

Of the following, which is the first day of spring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equinox 
B)  June solstice 
C)  Vernal equinox 
D)  March 1 
E)  Solstice 
A)  Equinox 
B)  June solstice 
C)  Vernal equinox 
D)  March 1 
E)  Solstice

Question 14

The _________  is the environmental sphere that encompasses water in all its forms and locations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________  is the environmental sphere...

Question 15

In the Northern Hemisphere in July, day lengths are progressively _________ as one travels northward.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Northern Hemisphere in July, day...

Question 16

After it was part of a nebula and before it was the Sun, our Sun was a

Accepted Answer

A)  asteroid. 
B)  galaxy. 
C)  star. 
D)  comet. 
E)  protostar. 
A)  asteroid. 
B)  galaxy. 
C)  star. 
D)  comet. 
E)  protostar.

Question 17

At New York City, this is the shortest day of the year and the Sun is also lowest in the sky.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vernal equinox 
B)  June solstice 
C)  Aphelion 
D)  Autumnal equinox 
E)  December solstice 
A)  Vernal equinox 
B)  June solstice 
C)  Aphelion 
D)  Autumnal equinox 
E)  December solstice

Question 18

The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  circle. 
B)  ellipse. 
C)  spheroid. 
D)  oblate spheroid. 
E)  parabola. 
A)  circle. 
B)  ellipse. 
C)  spheroid. 
D)  oblate spheroid. 
E)  parabola.

Question 19

The size of the Universe is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  in terms of the width of 5 galaxies across. 
B)  small. 
C)  vast beyond comprehension. 
D)  100,000 light years across. 
E)  1 astronomical unit across. 
A)  in terms of the width of 5 galaxies across. 
B)  small. 
C)  vast beyond comprehension. 
D)  100,000 light years across. 
E)  1 astronomical unit across.

Question 20

At the International Date Line, there is a change of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  season 
B)  day 
C)  hour 
D)  day and time zone 
E)  year 
A)  season 
B)  day 
C)  hour 
D)  day and time zone 
E)  year

The geographic grid line 180 degrees of longitude from the Prime Meridian is the_______ .

The origin of the universe is called ______by astronomers.

The most important physical effect of the Earth's rotation is_______ .

Which of the following is not contained within Earth's system of latitude and longitude?

The plane of the ecliptic is

The perihelion is during the month of

________is considered a dwarf planet.

The circle of illumination just touches the Antarctic Circle on or about______ .

Which of the following best describes the latitude and longitude of North America?

Longitude is divided into multiples of_________degrees for the purpose of delimiting standard time zones.

Earth is

The graticule of the Earth is also known as__________ .

Of the following, which is the first day of spring?

The _________ is the environmental sphere that encompasses water in all its forms and locations.

In the Northern Hemisphere in July, day lengths are progressively _________ as one travels northward.

After it was part of a nebula and before it was the Sun, our Sun was a

At New York City, this is the shortest day of the year and the Sun is also lowest in the sky.

The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a(n)

The size of the Universe is best described as

At the International Date Line, there is a change of _________.

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

The geographic grid line 180 degrees of longitude from the Prime Meridian is the_______ .

The origin of the universe is called ______by astronomers.

The most important physical effect of the Earth's rotation is_______ .

Which of the following is not contained within Earth's system of latitude and longitude?

The plane of the ecliptic is

The perihelion is during the month of

________is considered a dwarf planet.

The circle of illumination just touches the Antarctic Circle on or about______ .

Which of the following best describes the latitude and longitude of North America?

Longitude is divided into multiples of_________degrees for the purpose of delimiting standard time zones.

Earth is

The graticule of the Earth is also known as__________ .

Of the following, which is the first day of spring?

The _________ is the environmental sphere that encompasses water in all its forms and locations.

In the Northern Hemisphere in July, day lengths are progressively _________ as one travels northward.

After it was part of a nebula and before it was the Sun, our Sun was a

At New York City, this is the shortest day of the year and the Sun is also lowest in the sky.

The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a(n)

The size of the Universe is best described as

At the International Date Line, there is a change of _________.

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