Question 1

The practice of setting time ahead or behind during the year, out of coordination with the Sun, is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordinated Universal Time. 
B)  Daylight Saving Time. 
C)  Standard time. 
D)  Greenwich Mean Time. 
A)  Coordinated Universal Time. 
B)  Daylight Saving Time. 
C)  Standard time. 
D)  Greenwich Mean Time.

Question 2

Geography is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  an Earth science. 
B)  a human science. 
C)  a physical science. 
D)  a spatial science. 
A)  an Earth science. 
B)  a human science. 
C)  a physical science. 
D)  a spatial science.

Question 3

On which one of the following projections do great circle routes appear as straight lines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercator projection 
B)  Goode's homolosine projection 
C)  any conic projection 
D)  a gnomonic projection 
A)  Mercator projection 
B)  Goode's homolosine projection 
C)  any conic projection 
D)  a gnomonic projection

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is never referred to as the ecosphere. 
B)  It exists on other planets in the solar system. 
C)  It is not connected to the overlapping inorganic spheres. 
D)  It extends from the floor of the oceans to 8 km (5 mi.) into the atmosphere. 
A)  It is never referred to as the ecosphere. 
B)  It exists on other planets in the solar system. 
C)  It is not connected to the overlapping inorganic spheres. 
D)  It extends from the floor of the oceans to 8 km (5 mi.) into the atmosphere.

Question 5

The key idea behind the scientific method is

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of intuition in testing theories. 
B)  an appeal to supernatural explanations when natural explanations have not yet been found for a phenomenon. 
C)  the testing of ideas through controlled observations and experiments. 
D)  unbridled speculation about the world. 
A)  the use of intuition in testing theories. 
B)  an appeal to supernatural explanations when natural explanations have not yet been found for a phenomenon. 
C)  the testing of ideas through controlled observations and experiments. 
D)  unbridled speculation about the world.

Question 6

With respect to air, water, and material resources, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A forest is a closed system. 
B)  A forest is an open system. 
C)  A forest is an open system in terms of air, but closed in terms of material resources. 
D)  A forest is an open system in terms of water, but closed in terms of energy resources. 
A)  A forest is a closed system. 
B)  A forest is an open system. 
C)  A forest is an open system in terms of air, but closed in terms of material resources. 
D)  A forest is an open system in terms of water, but closed in terms of energy resources.

Question 7

If Earth warmed up, and more snow fell because of more water vapor in the atmosphere, and that snow then reduced Earth's temperature, which increased snow cover, then the initial increase in snow fall would be ________ feedback, while the continued increase in snow fall would be ________ feedback.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive; positive 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  negative; positive 
D)  negative; negative 
A)  positive; positive 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  negative; positive 
D)  negative; negative

Question 8

Which of the following is the most strongly supported by experimental and observational evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  speculation 
B)  hypothesis 
C)  educated guess 
D)  theory 
A)  speculation 
B)  hypothesis 
C)  educated guess 
D)  theory

Question 9

A large flood in a river may cause abrupt shifts leading to the carving of a new channel. The point at which this change occurs is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  type of dynamic equilibrium condition. 
B)  type of metastable equilibrium. 
C)  threshold. 
D)  input. 
A)  type of dynamic equilibrium condition. 
B)  type of metastable equilibrium. 
C)  threshold. 
D)  input.

Question 10

The techniques of adjusting geospatial datasets in real time to make changes to maps and other visual models is called

Accepted Answer

A)  remote sensing. 
B)  geographic information systems. 
C)  geovisualization. 
D)  GPS. 
A)  remote sensing. 
B)  geographic information systems. 
C)  geovisualization. 
D)  GPS.

Question 11

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, resource management and sustainable growth 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 12

The amount of detail on large scale maps is generally ________ than on than on small scale maps.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater 
B)  less 
C)  It is impossible to compare the relative detail of the same features on maps of different scales. 
A)  greater 
B)  less 
C)  It is impossible to compare the relative detail of the same features on maps of different scales.

Question 13

List and briefly describe Earth's four spheres.

Accepted Answer

The Earth's four spheres (syst

Question 14

Follow the scientific method from the initial perception of phenomena to a general theory about the phenomena.

Accepted Answer

Real wold observations-Hypothe

Question 15

Longitude is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

List the five principal themes of modern geographic education.

Accepted Answer

location; place; reg

Question 17

Which is not true of geographers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are Earth systems scientists. 
B)  They are primarily concerned with place names. 
C)  They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships. 
D)  They use spatial analysis. 
A)  They are Earth systems scientists. 
B)  They are primarily concerned with place names. 
C)  They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships. 
D)  They use spatial analysis.

Question 18

Which of the following is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth represents a vast integrated system. 
B)  Earth represents an open system in terms of energy. 
C)  Earth represents a closed system in terms of matter. 
D)  New resources and matter are being added to Earth's systems all the time. 
A)  Earth represents a vast integrated system. 
B)  Earth represents an open system in terms of energy. 
C)  Earth represents a closed system in terms of matter. 
D)  New resources and matter are being added to Earth's systems all the time.

Question 19

A scale of 1 inch = 8 miles is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  representative fraction. 
B)  graphic scale. 
C)  written scale. 
D)  relative scale. 
A)  representative fraction. 
B)  graphic scale. 
C)  written scale. 
D)  relative scale.

Question 20

The letters P.M. stand for

Accepted Answer

A)  prior majolica. 
B)  previous morning. 
C)  post meridiem. 
D)  possible meridian. 
A)  prior majolica. 
B)  previous morning. 
C)  post meridiem. 
D)  possible meridian.

The practice of setting time ahead or behind during the year, out of coordination with the Sun, is termed

Geography is described as

On which one of the following projections do great circle routes appear as straight lines?

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

The key idea behind the scientific method is

With respect to air, water, and material resources, which of the following is true?

If Earth warmed up, and more snow fell because of more water vapor in the atmosphere, and that snow then reduced Earth's temperature, which increased snow cover, then the initial increase in snow fall would be feedback, while the continued increase in snow fall would be feedback.

Which of the following is the most strongly supported by experimental and observational evidence?

A large flood in a river may cause abrupt shifts leading to the carving of a new channel. The point at which this change occurs is a(n)

The techniques of adjusting geospatial datasets in real time to make changes to maps and other visual models is called

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, resource management and sustainable growth refer to

The amount of detail on large scale maps is generally ________ than on than on small scale maps.

List and briefly describe Earth's four spheres.

Follow the scientific method from the initial perception of phenomena to a general theory about the phenomena.

Longitude is

List the five principal themes of modern geographic education.

Which is not true of geographers?

Which of the following is incorrect?

A scale of 1 inch = 8 miles is an example of a

The letters P.M. stand for

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

Exam 1: Essentials of Geography

The practice of setting time ahead or behind during the year, out of coordination with the Sun, is termed

Geography is described as

On which one of the following projections do great circle routes appear as straight lines?

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

The key idea behind the scientific method is

With respect to air, water, and material resources, which of the following is true?

If Earth warmed up, and more snow fell because of more water vapor in the atmosphere, and that snow then reduced Earth's temperature, which increased snow cover, then the initial increase in snow fall would be ________ feedback, while the continued increase in snow fall would be ________ feedback.

Which of the following is the most strongly supported by experimental and observational evidence?

A large flood in a river may cause abrupt shifts leading to the carving of a new channel. The point at which this change occurs is a(n)

The techniques of adjusting geospatial datasets in real time to make changes to maps and other visual models is called

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, resource management and sustainable growth refer to

The amount of detail on large scale maps is generally ________ than on than on small scale maps.

List and briefly describe Earth's four spheres.

Follow the scientific method from the initial perception of phenomena to a general theory about the phenomena.

Longitude is

List the five principal themes of modern geographic education.

Which is not true of geographers?

Which of the following is incorrect?

A scale of 1 inch = 8 miles is an example of a

The letters P.M. stand for

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

If Earth warmed up, and more snow fell because of more water vapor in the atmosphere, and that snow then reduced Earth's temperature, which increased snow cover, then the initial increase in snow fall would be feedback, while the continued increase in snow fall would be feedback.