Question 1

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

Accepted Answer

A)  a large scale. 
B)  a small scale compared to a scale of 1:20,900,000. 
C)  an intermediate scale. 
D)  a scale appropriate for a world globe. 
A)  a large scale. 
B)  a small scale compared to a scale of 1:20,900,000. 
C)  an intermediate scale. 
D)  a scale appropriate for a world globe.

Question 2

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, your home address is best described within which of the themes?

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 3

The scientific method is described by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single, definitive method for doing science. 
B)  The acceptance of supernatural explanations for phenomenon until science proves otherwise. 
C)  The development of hypotheses for testing and prediction. 
D)  Irreproducible results accepted as theory. 
A)  A single, definitive method for doing science. 
B)  The acceptance of supernatural explanations for phenomenon until science proves otherwise. 
C)  The development of hypotheses for testing and prediction. 
D)  Irreproducible results accepted as theory.

Question 4

The larger the scale of a map, the ________ the area covered by the map and the ________ detail it provides.

Accepted Answer

A)  larger; more 
B)  larger; less 
C)  smaller; more 
D)  smaller; less 
A)  larger; more 
B)  larger; less 
C)  smaller; more 
D)  smaller; less

Question 5

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A)  threshold - balance of inputs and outputs 
B)  steady state equilibrium - small fluctuations about an average condition 
C)  dynamic equilibrium - large fluctuations that changes abruptly over time 
D)  tipping point -same as steady state equilibrium 
A)  threshold - balance of inputs and outputs 
B)  steady state equilibrium - small fluctuations about an average condition 
C)  dynamic equilibrium - large fluctuations that changes abruptly over time 
D)  tipping point -same as steady state equilibrium

Question 6

The geographic theme of place refers to absolute and relative position on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The meridian opposite of Earth's prime meridian (0° longitude) is called

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary meridian. 
B)  the anti-meridian. 
C)  the equator. 
D)  the International Date Line. 
A)  secondary meridian. 
B)  the anti-meridian. 
C)  the equator. 
D)  the International Date Line.

Question 8

Remote sensing is

Accepted Answer

A)  a subjective determination of temperature. 
B)  the monitoring of a distant object without physical contact. 
C)  an earthbound technique not used in modern satellites. 
D)  based on the principle that surfaces must be physically handled and directly measured for study. 
A)  a subjective determination of temperature. 
B)  the monitoring of a distant object without physical contact. 
C)  an earthbound technique not used in modern satellites. 
D)  based on the principle that surfaces must be physically handled and directly measured for study.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes geographic information science (GISci)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Techniques for adjusting geospatial datasets in real time. 
B)  Deriving accurate measurements from photographs. 
C)  Field that develops the capabilities of GIS for use within geography and other disciplines. 
D)  Computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information. 
A)  Techniques for adjusting geospatial datasets in real time. 
B)  Deriving accurate measurements from photographs. 
C)  Field that develops the capabilities of GIS for use within geography and other disciplines. 
D)  Computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information.

Question 10

A geographic information system is unable to create maps with a three-dimensional perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Areas that display a degree of uniformity are called regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How far north you live from the equator is measured as your ________, whereas an imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  longitude; meridian 
B)  meridian; longitude 
C)  latitude; parallel 
D)  parallel; latitude 
E)  location; place 
A)  longitude; meridian 
B)  meridian; longitude 
C)  latitude; parallel 
D)  parallel; latitude 
E)  location; place

Question 13

A map scale of 1:24,000 is considered a small scale as compared to a scale of 1:20,900,000, which is considered a large scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life processes generally are not shaped by the abiotic spheres. 
B)  Life processes generally are shaped to the abiotic spheres. 
C)  It is not connected to the overlapping inorganic spheres. 
D)  It only occurs in the hydrosphere. 
A)  Life processes generally are not shaped by the abiotic spheres. 
B)  Life processes generally are shaped to the abiotic spheres. 
C)  It is not connected to the overlapping inorganic spheres. 
D)  It only occurs in the hydrosphere.

Question 15

If you wanted a map with a lot of detail of a small area you would want a

Accepted Answer

A)  a large scale map. 
B)  a small scale map. 
C)  an intermediate scale. 
D)  a world globe. 
A)  a large scale map. 
B)  a small scale map. 
C)  an intermediate scale. 
D)  a world globe.

Question 16

A line of tangency (also called a standard line) is a line

Accepted Answer

A)  that always corresponds to a great circle. 
B)  along which shearing occurs. 
C)  along which no distortion occurs. 
D)  divides Earth into two equal halves. 
A)  that always corresponds to a great circle. 
B)  along which shearing occurs. 
C)  along which no distortion occurs. 
D)  divides Earth into two equal halves.

Question 17

Migration and diffusion across the Earth's surface is described under the principal geographic theme of movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Use examples to distinguish an open system from a closed system.

Accepted Answer

An open system is one in which energy an

Question 19

Latitude is

Accepted Answer

A)  the angular distance measured north or south of the equator. 
B)  the angular distance measured east or west of a prime meridian. 
C)  the basis for establishing meridians. 
D)  portrayed on a globe as lines that cross the equator at right angles. 
A)  the angular distance measured north or south of the equator. 
B)  the angular distance measured east or west of a prime meridian. 
C)  the basis for establishing meridians. 
D)  portrayed on a globe as lines that cross the equator at right angles.

Question 20

Which of the following possesses all of Earth's properties of area, shape, direction, proximity, and distance, correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercator projection 
B)  Alber's equal-area conic projection 
C)  Robinson projection 
D)  a world globe 
A)  Mercator projection 
B)  Alber's equal-area conic projection 
C)  Robinson projection 
D)  a world globe

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, your home address is best described within which of the themes?

The scientific method is described by which of the following?

The larger the scale of a map, the the area covered by the map and the detail it provides.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

The geographic theme of place refers to absolute and relative position on Earth.

The meridian opposite of Earth's prime meridian (0° longitude) is called

Remote sensing is

Which of the following best describes geographic information science (GISci)?

A geographic information system is unable to create maps with a three-dimensional perspective.

Areas that display a degree of uniformity are called regions.

How far north you live from the equator is measured as your , whereas an imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator is called a .

A map scale of 1:24,000 is considered a small scale as compared to a scale of 1:20,900,000, which is considered a large scale.

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

If you wanted a map with a lot of detail of a small area you would want a

A line of tangency (also called a standard line) is a line

Migration and diffusion across the Earth's surface is described under the principal geographic theme of movement.

Use examples to distinguish an open system from a closed system.

Latitude is

Which of the following possesses all of Earth's properties of area, shape, direction, proximity, and distance, correctly?

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

A scale of 1:24,000 is regarded as

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, your home address is best described within which of the themes?

The scientific method is described by which of the following?

The larger the scale of a map, the ________ the area covered by the map and the ________ detail it provides.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

The geographic theme of place refers to absolute and relative position on Earth.

The meridian opposite of Earth's prime meridian (0° longitude) is called

Remote sensing is

Which of the following best describes geographic information science (GISci)?

A geographic information system is unable to create maps with a three-dimensional perspective.

Areas that display a degree of uniformity are called regions.

How far north you live from the equator is measured as your ________, whereas an imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator is called a ________.

A map scale of 1:24,000 is considered a small scale as compared to a scale of 1:20,900,000, which is considered a large scale.

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

If you wanted a map with a lot of detail of a small area you would want a

A line of tangency (also called a standard line) is a line

Migration and diffusion across the Earth's surface is described under the principal geographic theme of movement.

Use examples to distinguish an open system from a closed system.

Latitude is

Which of the following possesses all of Earth's properties of area, shape, direction, proximity, and distance, correctly?

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

The larger the scale of a map, the the area covered by the map and the detail it provides.

How far north you live from the equator is measured as your , whereas an imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator is called a .