Question 1

The part of geography that embodies map making is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  theodesy. 
B)  geodesy. 
C)  cartography. 
D)  calligraphy. 
A)  theodesy. 
B)  geodesy. 
C)  cartography. 
D)  calligraphy.

Question 2

The science of physical geography is based on the realization that

Accepted Answer

A)  nature is homogenous and spatially undifferentiated. 
B)  knowledge of spatial distributions is of little value in understanding nature. 
C)  nature can best be described and understood as a set of interrelated components through which matter and energy flow. 
D)  humans have no significant impact on the physical phenomena that occur in nature. 
A)  nature is homogenous and spatially undifferentiated. 
B)  knowledge of spatial distributions is of little value in understanding nature. 
C)  nature can best be described and understood as a set of interrelated components through which matter and energy flow. 
D)  humans have no significant impact on the physical phenomena that occur in nature.

Question 3

If it is 10:00 PM on July 3rd at 30° west, what date and time is it at 15° east?

Accepted Answer

A)  July 3rd; 11 P.M. 
B)  July 3rd; 9 P.M. 
C)  July 3rd; 6 P.M. 
D)  July 4th; 1 A.M. 
E)  July 4th; 2 A.M. 
A)  July 3rd; 11 P.M. 
B)  July 3rd; 9 P.M. 
C)  July 3rd; 6 P.M. 
D)  July 4th; 1 A.M. 
E)  July 4th; 2 A.M.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

Accepted Answer

A)  a forest 
B)  a river drainage basin 
C)  an automobile 
D)  the Earth (in terms of matter) 
A)  a forest 
B)  a river drainage basin 
C)  an automobile 
D)  the Earth (in terms of matter)

Question 5

Which of the following is easily determined using the position of the Sun or stars?

Accepted Answer

A)  longitude 
B)  latitude 
C)  altitude 
D)  mean sea level 
A)  longitude 
B)  latitude 
C)  altitude 
D)  mean sea level

Question 6

A great circle route is the shortest distance between any two points on Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Shale gas extraction using hydraulic fracturing falls within which of the five 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 8

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, areas that display uniform characteristics 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 9

Geography

Accepted Answer

A)  is not a science. 
B)  does not use systems analysis. 
C)  does not consider process in explaining systems. 
D)  is derived from geo and graphein; literally, "to write Earth." 
A)  is not a science. 
B)  does not use systems analysis. 
C)  does not consider process in explaining systems. 
D)  is derived from geo and graphein; literally, "to write Earth."

Question 10

Which map projection is best at reducing distortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  All map projections distort. 
B)  Mercator projection. 
C)  Robinson projection. 
D)  Albers equal-area projection. 
A)  All map projections distort. 
B)  Mercator projection. 
C)  Robinson projection. 
D)  Albers equal-area projection.

Question 11

A satellite imaging system that beams electromagnetic energy at the surface and then records the energy that is reflected is classified as a(n) ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  active 
B)  passive 
C)  photographic 
D)  holographic 
A)  active 
B)  passive 
C)  photographic 
D)  holographic

Question 12

Which type of map scale would be appropriate to use if the map were to be enlarged by photocopying?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

If City A is located 35° west of City B, the time at City A is ________ that at City B.

Accepted Answer

A)  earlier than 
B)  later than 
C)  the same as 
D)  earlier during daylights saving only than 
A)  earlier than 
B)  later than 
C)  the same as 
D)  earlier during daylights saving only than

Question 14

A line connecting all points along the same longitudinal angle is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  meridian. 
B)  parallel. 
C)  prime latitudinal angle. 
D)  great circle. 
A)  meridian. 
B)  parallel. 
C)  prime latitudinal angle. 
D)  great circle.

Question 15

Photosynthesis in a plant leaf is an example of an open-system operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the development of models by scientists is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjusting the variables in a model simulates different conditions and allows predictions of possible system operations. 
B)  A model is a simplication designed to help us understand complex processes. 
C)  Most scientists believe that any system can eventually be modeled with 100 percent accuracy. Thus, models can be perfect representations of reality. 
D)  A model is only as good as the assumptions and accuracy of information upon which it is based. 
A)  Adjusting the variables in a model simulates different conditions and allows predictions of possible system operations. 
B)  A model is a simplication designed to help us understand complex processes. 
C)  Most scientists believe that any system can eventually be modeled with 100 percent accuracy. Thus, models can be perfect representations of reality. 
D)  A model is only as good as the assumptions and accuracy of information upon which it is based.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most popular and widely used map prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  a topographic map 
B)  a Robinson projection 
C)  a resources map 
D)  portolan chart 
A)  a topographic map 
B)  a Robinson projection 
C)  a resources map 
D)  portolan chart

Question 18

Briefly describe the difference between a system and a model.

Accepted Answer

A model is any ordered, interr

Question 19

There are 48 time zones, each approximately 7.5° in width.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The essential approach in geographic studies is spatial analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The part of geography that embodies map making is known as

The science of physical geography is based on the realization that

If it is 10:00 PM on July 3rd at 30° west, what date and time is it at 15° east?

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

Which of the following is easily determined using the position of the Sun or stars?

A great circle route is the shortest distance between any two points on Earth's surface.

Shale gas extraction using hydraulic fracturing falls within which of the five themes?

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, areas that display uniform characteristics refer to

Geography

Which map projection is best at reducing distortion?

A satellite imaging system that beams electromagnetic energy at the surface and then records the energy that is reflected is classified as a(n) ________ system.

Which type of map scale would be appropriate to use if the map were to be enlarged by photocopying?

If City A is located 35° west of City B, the time at City A is ________ that at City B.

A line connecting all points along the same longitudinal angle is called a

Photosynthesis in a plant leaf is an example of an open-system operation.

Which of the following statements regarding the development of models by scientists is not true?

Which of the following is the most popular and widely used map prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey?

Briefly describe the difference between a system and a model.

There are 48 time zones, each approximately 7.5° in width.

The essential approach in geographic studies is spatial analysis.

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

The part of geography that embodies map making is known as

The science of physical geography is based on the realization that

If it is 10:00 PM on July 3rd at 30° west, what date and time is it at 15° east?

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

Which of the following is easily determined using the position of the Sun or stars?

A great circle route is the shortest distance between any two points on Earth's surface.

Shale gas extraction using hydraulic fracturing falls within which of the five themes?

Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, areas that display uniform characteristics refer to

Geography

Which map projection is best at reducing distortion?

A satellite imaging system that beams electromagnetic energy at the surface and then records the energy that is reflected is classified as a(n) ________ system.

Which type of map scale would be appropriate to use if the map were to be enlarged by photocopying?

If City A is located 35° west of City B, the time at City A is ________ that at City B.

A line connecting all points along the same longitudinal angle is called a

Photosynthesis in a plant leaf is an example of an open-system operation.

Which of the following statements regarding the development of models by scientists is not true?

Which of the following is the most popular and widely used map prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey?

Briefly describe the difference between a system and a model.

There are 48 time zones, each approximately 7.5° in width.

The essential approach in geographic studies is spatial analysis.

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