Question 1

Longitude measures distances east or west of a prime meridian on Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Travelers flying west from Los Angeles (118° W) to Tokyo (139°

Accepted Answer

A)  International Dateline; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
B)  International Dateline; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
C)  prime meridian; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
D)  prime meridian; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
E)  will cross the ________ and, as a result, they will ________ when crossing this meridian. 
A)  International Dateline; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
B)  International Dateline; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
C)  prime meridian; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
D)  prime meridian; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
E)  will cross the ________ and, as a result, they will ________ when crossing this meridian.

Question 3

The Landsat series of satellites is an example of passive remote sensing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is geodesy?

Accepted Answer

The science that att

Question 5

"Geography" literally means

Accepted Answer

A)  place memorization. 
B)  the study of rocks. 
C)  map making. 
D)  to write (about) Earth. 
A)  place memorization. 
B)  the study of rocks. 
C)  map making. 
D)  to write (about) Earth.

Question 6

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, communication and diffusion 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 7

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface, such as a forest, are

Accepted Answer

A)  open systems in terms of energy. 
B)  closed systems in terms of energy. 
C)  open systems in terms of matter. 
D)  both open systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter. 
E)  both closed systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter. 
A)  open systems in terms of energy. 
B)  closed systems in terms of energy. 
C)  open systems in terms of matter. 
D)  both open systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter. 
E)  both closed systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter.

Question 8

Use examples to distinguish positive and negative feedback loops.

Accepted Answer

A feedback loop is an output from a syst

Question 9

Which of the following is true about Global Positioning System (GPS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  GPS helped accurately determined the height of Mt. Everest. 
B)  GPS is the same as remote sensing. 
C)  GPS is used solely by the military, who share information with physical geographers. 
D)  GPS has no scientific uses, but are great for recreational purposes. 
A)  GPS helped accurately determined the height of Mt. Everest. 
B)  GPS is the same as remote sensing. 
C)  GPS is used solely by the military, who share information with physical geographers. 
D)  GPS has no scientific uses, but are great for recreational purposes.

Question 10

The letters A.M. stand for

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The word spatial refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the nature and character of physical space. 
B)  items that relate specifically to society. 
C)  things that are unique and special. 
D)  eras of time. 
A)  the nature and character of physical space. 
B)  items that relate specifically to society. 
C)  things that are unique and special. 
D)  eras of time.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Distinguish between active and passive remote sensing, and describe the applications of each.

Accepted Answer

Active remote sensing systems provide th

Question 14

When Daylight Saving Time is in effect, clocks "spring forward" one hour in the Spring (Example: 1:00 A.M. becomes 2:00 A.M.) and "fall back" one hour in the Fall (Example: 2:00 A.M. becomes 1:00 A.M.).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the three primary methods of expressing scale on maps?

Accepted Answer

The three primary methods of e

Question 16

Earth's equator is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a small circle. 
B)  a great circle. 
C)  a prime meridian. 
D)  a line of equal longitude. 
A)  a small circle. 
B)  a great circle. 
C)  a prime meridian. 
D)  a line of equal longitude.

Question 17

If a system responds to a change in input by moving further away from its equilibrium condition, what type of feedback has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  neutral 
D)  Not enough information is given to indicate what type of feedback has occurred. 
A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  neutral 
D)  Not enough information is given to indicate what type of feedback has occurred.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The science that specifically attempts to determine Earth's shape and size by surveys and mathematical means is called

Accepted Answer

A)  geography. 
B)  geology. 
C)  cartography. 
D)  astronomy. 
E)  geodesy. 
A)  geography. 
B)  geology. 
C)  cartography. 
D)  astronomy. 
E)  geodesy.

Question 20

The globe is the only map that accurately portrays all spatial relationships characteristic of Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Longitude measures distances east or west of a prime meridian on Earth's surface.

Travelers flying west from Los Angeles (118° W) to Tokyo (139°

The Landsat series of satellites is an example of passive remote sensing.

What is geodesy?

"Geography" literally means

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, communication and diffusion refer to

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface, such as a forest, are

Use examples to distinguish positive and negative feedback loops.

Which of the following is true about Global Positioning System (GPS)?

The letters A.M. stand for

The word spatial refers to

Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?

Distinguish between active and passive remote sensing, and describe the applications of each.

When Daylight Saving Time is in effect, clocks "spring forward" one hour in the Spring (Example: 1:00 A.M. becomes 2:00 A.M.) and "fall back" one hour in the Fall (Example: 2:00 A.M. becomes 1:00 A.M.).

What are the three primary methods of expressing scale on maps?

Earth's equator is an example of

If a system responds to a change in input by moving further away from its equilibrium condition, what type of feedback has occurred?

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

The science that specifically attempts to determine Earth's shape and size by surveys and mathematical means is called

The globe is the only map that accurately portrays all spatial relationships characteristic of Earth's surface.

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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Exam 1: Essentials of Geography

Longitude measures distances east or west of a prime meridian on Earth's surface.

Travelers flying west from Los Angeles (118° W) to Tokyo (139°

The Landsat series of satellites is an example of passive remote sensing.

What is geodesy?

"Geography" literally means

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, communication and diffusion refer to

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface, such as a forest, are

Use examples to distinguish positive and negative feedback loops.

Which of the following is true about Global Positioning System (GPS)?

The letters A.M. stand for

The word spatial refers to

Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?

Distinguish between active and passive remote sensing, and describe the applications of each.

When Daylight Saving Time is in effect, clocks "spring forward" one hour in the Spring (Example: 1:00 A.M. becomes 2:00 A.M.) and "fall back" one hour in the Fall (Example: 2:00 A.M. becomes 1:00 A.M.).

What are the three primary methods of expressing scale on maps?

Earth's equator is an example of

If a system responds to a change in input by moving further away from its equilibrium condition, what type of feedback has occurred?

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

The science that specifically attempts to determine Earth's shape and size by surveys and mathematical means is called

The globe is the only map that accurately portrays all spatial relationships characteristic of Earth's surface.

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters