Question 1

To Earth people, Polaris is an important star because it

Accepted Answer

A)  is the brightest in the sky. 
B)  is the one usually hidden by the Sun. 
C)  exploded and created a comet. 
D)  has shown hints of extraterrestrial life. 
E)  is a guide for navigation. 
A)  is the brightest in the sky. 
B)  is the one usually hidden by the Sun. 
C)  exploded and created a comet. 
D)  has shown hints of extraterrestrial life. 
E)  is a guide for navigation.

Question 2

Earth rotates around its rotational axis. A plane at a right angle to and bisecting Earth's axis is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  North Pole 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic 
C)  plane of the Equator 
D)  plane of the meridian 
E)  Arctic Circle 
A)  North Pole 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic 
C)  plane of the Equator 
D)  plane of the meridian 
E)  Arctic Circle

Question 3

The Sun and Moon are the astronomical bodies exerting the most gravitational influence on the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Earth's circumference is close to 40,000 kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most of Earth's land surface is classified as "habitable".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At the International Date Line, there is a change of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  season 
B)  hour 
C)  year 
D)  day 
E)  day and time zone 
A)  season 
B)  hour 
C)  year 
D)  day 
E)  day and time zone

Question 7

Standardization in world time zones dates from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1584 
B)  1684 
C)  1784 
D)  1884 
E)  1984 
A)  1584 
B)  1684 
C)  1784 
D)  1884 
E)  1984

Question 8

Eratosthenes was the first to accurately measure the Earth's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  polarity 
C)  circumference 
D)  crust 
E)  hemisphere 
A)  radius 
B)  polarity 
C)  circumference 
D)  crust 
E)  hemisphere

Question 9

When the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, it is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  March 21 
B)  June 21 
C)  September 21 
D)  December 21 
E)  October 21 
A)  March 21 
B)  June 21 
C)  September 21 
D)  December 21 
E)  October 21

Question 10

The vertical rays of the Sun are present at the Arctic Circle during the June solstice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of rocks 
B)  Earth description 
C)  planet measurement 
D)  drawing of maps 
E)  the study of human culture 
A)  the study of rocks 
B)  Earth description 
C)  planet measurement 
D)  drawing of maps 
E)  the study of human culture

Question 12

Earth years are based on the rotation of the moon around the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Sun makes up more than 99 percent of the mass of our solar system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The size of the Universe is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  100,000 light years across. 
B)  small. 
C)  in terms of the width of 5 galaxies across. 
D)  1 astronomical unit across. 
E)  vast beyond comprehension. 
A)  100,000 light years across. 
B)  small. 
C)  in terms of the width of 5 galaxies across. 
D)  1 astronomical unit across. 
E)  vast beyond comprehension.

Question 15

The Sun's rays are directly overhead at the ________ on or about December 21.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tropic of Capricorn 
B)  Tropic of Cancer 
C)  Arctic Circle 
D)  Antarctic Circle 
E)  North Pole 
A)  Tropic of Capricorn 
B)  Tropic of Cancer 
C)  Arctic Circle 
D)  Antarctic Circle 
E)  North Pole

Question 16

Longitude is divided into multiples of ________ degrees for the purpose of delimiting standard time zones.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  30 
E)  34 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  30 
E)  34

Question 17

The "living zone" in the atmosphere extends from Earth's surface to an altitude of approximately ________ kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  50 
C)  500 
D)  5,000 
E)  50,000 
A)  5 
B)  50 
C)  500 
D)  5,000 
E)  50,000

Question 18

________ is a country which has adopted permanent Daylight Saving Time, with double Daylight Saving Time in the summer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a country which has adopted...

Question 19

Which of the following is also an entire great circle?

Accepted Answer

A)  any line of latitude 
B)  any parallel 
C)  the Equator 
D)  any numbered meridian 
E)  the Prime Meridian 
A)  any line of latitude 
B)  any parallel 
C)  the Equator 
D)  any numbered meridian 
E)  the Prime Meridian

Question 20

Pluto is now classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  comet. 
B)  moon. 
C)  dwarf planet. 
D)  meteorite. 
E)  protostar. 
A)  comet. 
B)  moon. 
C)  dwarf planet. 
D)  meteorite. 
E)  protostar.

To Earth people, Polaris is an important star because it

Earth rotates around its rotational axis. A plane at a right angle to and bisecting Earth's axis is known as the ________.

The Sun and Moon are the astronomical bodies exerting the most gravitational influence on the Earth.

The Earth's circumference is close to 40,000 kilometers.

Most of Earth's land surface is classified as "habitable".

At the International Date Line, there is a change of ________.

Standardization in world time zones dates from ________.

Eratosthenes was the first to accurately measure the Earth's ________.

When the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, it is ________.

The vertical rays of the Sun are present at the Arctic Circle during the June solstice.

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

Earth years are based on the rotation of the moon around the Earth.

The Sun makes up more than 99 percent of the mass of our solar system.

The size of the Universe is best described as

The Sun's rays are directly overhead at the ________ on or about December 21.

Longitude is divided into multiples of ________ degrees for the purpose of delimiting standard time zones.

The "living zone" in the atmosphere extends from Earth's surface to an altitude of approximately ________ kilometers.

________ is a country which has adopted permanent Daylight Saving Time, with double Daylight Saving Time in the summer.

Which of the following is also an entire great circle?

Pluto is now classified as a

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

To Earth people, Polaris is an important star because it

Earth rotates around its rotational axis. A plane at a right angle to and bisecting Earth's axis is known as the ________.

The Sun and Moon are the astronomical bodies exerting the most gravitational influence on the Earth.

The Earth's circumference is close to 40,000 kilometers.

Most of Earth's land surface is classified as "habitable".

At the International Date Line, there is a change of ________.

Standardization in world time zones dates from ________.

Eratosthenes was the first to accurately measure the Earth's ________.

When the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn, it is ________.

The vertical rays of the Sun are present at the Arctic Circle during the June solstice.

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

Earth years are based on the rotation of the moon around the Earth.

The Sun makes up more than 99 percent of the mass of our solar system.

The size of the Universe is best described as

The Sun's rays are directly overhead at the ________ on or about December 21.

Longitude is divided into multiples of ________ degrees for the purpose of delimiting standard time zones.

The "living zone" in the atmosphere extends from Earth's surface to an altitude of approximately ________ kilometers.

________ is a country which has adopted permanent Daylight Saving Time, with double Daylight Saving Time in the summer.

Which of the following is also an entire great circle?

Pluto is now classified as a

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