Question 1

When one crosses the Prime Meridian, the time zone does not change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Geography is

Accepted Answer

A)  a physical science. 
B)  a social science. 
C)  an art, not a science. 
D)  much the same as geology. 
E)  a combination of physical and social sciences. 
A)  a physical science. 
B)  a social science. 
C)  an art, not a science. 
D)  much the same as geology. 
E)  a combination of physical and social sciences.

Question 3

Write a paragraph explaining the relationship of geography to other scientific disciplines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write a paragraph explaining the relationship of...

Question 4

The Milky Way is one of over ________ galaxies in the Universe.

Accepted Answer

A)  one hundred 
B)  one thousand 
C)  one hundred thousand 
D)  one million 
E)  many billions 
A)  one hundred 
B)  one thousand 
C)  one hundred thousand 
D)  one million 
E)  many billions

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The vertical rays of the Sun migrate between 23.5°N and 23.5°S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rotation of the Earth causes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tides 
B)  Coriolis effect 
C)  local variations in temperature 
D)  day and night 
E)  all of the above 
A)  tides 
B)  Coriolis effect 
C)  local variations in temperature 
D)  day and night 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the environmental sphere that...

Question 9

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  radius. 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic. 
C)  Equator. 
D)  Arctic Circle. 
E)  axis. 
A)  radius. 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic. 
C)  Equator. 
D)  Arctic Circle. 
E)  axis.

Question 10

The shape of the Milky Way is similar to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  circle. 
B)  sphere. 
C)  spiral-shaped disk. 
D)  pancake. 
E)  oblate spheroid. 
A)  circle. 
B)  sphere. 
C)  spiral-shaped disk. 
D)  pancake. 
E)  oblate spheroid.

Question 11

If you walked along a parallel, in what direction(s) would you be walking?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you walked along a parallel, in...

Question 12

Which of the following distances is CLOSEST TO the actual distance associated with one degree of latitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 km 
B)  10 km 
C)  100 km 
D)  1,000 km 
E)  10,000 km 
A)  1 km 
B)  10 km 
C)  100 km 
D)  1,000 km 
E)  10,000 km

Question 13

On June 21, the Sun's rays are directly over the

Accepted Answer

A)  Equator. 
B)  Tropic of Cancer. 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn. 
D)  Arctic Circle. 
E)  Plane of the Ecliptic. 
A)  Equator. 
B)  Tropic of Cancer. 
C)  Tropic of Capricorn. 
D)  Arctic Circle. 
E)  Plane of the Ecliptic.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a major topic taught in a course of introductory physical geography?

Accepted Answer

A)  climate 
B)  flora 
C)  soil 
D)  landforms 
E)  population 
A)  climate 
B)  flora 
C)  soil 
D)  landforms 
E)  population

Question 15

The International Date Line is not strictly a line of longitude because it has been constructed to avoid land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth and its altitude is closest to ________ meters.

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  900 
C)  9,000 
D)  90,000 
E)  900,000 
A)  90 
B)  900 
C)  9,000 
D)  90,000 
E)  900,000

Question 18

The Coriolis effect deflects wind and water currents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When one crosses the Prime Meridian, the time zone does not change.

Geography is

Write a paragraph explaining the relationship of geography to other scientific disciplines.

The Milky Way is one of over ________ galaxies in the Universe.

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

The vertical rays of the Sun migrate between 23.5°N and 23.5°S.

Rotation of the Earth causes ________.

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

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the

The shape of the Milky Way is similar to a(n)

If you walked along a parallel, in what direction(s) would you be walking?

Which of the following distances is CLOSEST TO the actual distance associated with one degree of latitude?

On June 21, the Sun's rays are directly over the

Which of the following is not a major topic taught in a course of introductory physical geography?

The International Date Line is not strictly a line of longitude because it has been constructed to avoid land.

One rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth and its altitude is closest to ________ meters.

The Coriolis effect deflects wind and water currents.

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 1: Introduction to Earth

When one crosses the Prime Meridian, the time zone does not change.

Geography is

Write a paragraph explaining the relationship of geography to other scientific disciplines.

The Milky Way is one of over ________ galaxies in the Universe.

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

The vertical rays of the Sun migrate between 23.5°N and 23.5°S.

Rotation of the Earth causes ________.

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

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the

The shape of the Milky Way is similar to a(n)

If you walked along a parallel, in what direction(s) would you be walking?

Which of the following distances is CLOSEST TO the actual distance associated with one degree of latitude?

On June 21, the Sun's rays are directly over the

Which of the following is not a major topic taught in a course of introductory physical geography?

The International Date Line is not strictly a line of longitude because it has been constructed to avoid land.

One rotation of the Earth takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth and its altitude is closest to ________ meters.

The Coriolis effect deflects wind and water currents.

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

Filters