Question 1

How does the amount of detail on large scale maps compare to that 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 2

Which of the following is another way to describe Earth's equator?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an example of a small circle. 
B) It is an example of a a great circle. 
C) It is an example of a a prime meridian. 
D) It is an example of a a line of equal longitude. 
A) It is an example of a small circle. 
B) It is an example of a a great circle. 
C) It is an example of a a prime meridian. 
D) It is an example of a a line of equal longitude.

Question 3

What are predator/prey relationships an example of,and why?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive feedback,because more predation leads to higher prey populations as they increase reproduction to insure survival. 
B) Positive feedback,as more prey discourages further predation allowing prey populations to flourish. 
C) Negative feedback,because prey populations tend to achieve a balance with the number of predators. 
D) Negative feedback,because the prey cause the predators to die. 
A) Positive feedback,because more predation leads to higher prey populations as they increase reproduction to insure survival. 
B) Positive feedback,as more prey discourages further predation allowing prey populations to flourish. 
C) Negative feedback,because prey populations tend to achieve a balance with the number of predators. 
D) Negative feedback,because the prey cause the predators to die.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the Earth system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the name of the location measuring how far north you live from the equator as compared to the name of the imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator?

Accepted Answer

A) Longitude; meridian. 
B) Meridian; longitude. 
C) Latitude; parallel. 
D) Parallel; latitude. 
A) Longitude; meridian. 
B) Meridian; longitude. 
C) Latitude; parallel. 
D) Parallel; latitude.

Question 6

Latitude is the angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth and it describes a parallel line on the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?

Accepted Answer

A) The production of maps. 
B) Memorization of the names of places on world and regional maps. 
C) Memorization of the imports and exports of a country. 
D) Understanding distributions and movements across Earth. 
A) The production of maps. 
B) Memorization of the names of places on world and regional maps. 
C) Memorization of the imports and exports of a country. 
D) Understanding distributions and movements across Earth.

Question 8

What is a hypothesis? How does it differ from a theory?

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a tentative (or proposed

Question 9

Which of the following is true of models?

Accepted Answer

A) They complicate our understanding of Earth system science. 
B) They perfectly replicate the real world,but at a different scale. 
C) They are simplified,idealized representations of the real world. 
D) They are never used in physical geography because of their inherent limitations. 
A) They complicate our understanding of Earth system science. 
B) They perfectly replicate the real world,but at a different scale. 
C) They are simplified,idealized representations of the real world. 
D) They are never used in physical geography because of their inherent limitations.

Question 10

What is defined as an angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) Longitude. 
B) Latitude. 
C) Zenith. 
D) Greenwich distance. 
A) Longitude. 
B) Latitude. 
C) Zenith. 
D) Greenwich distance.

Question 11

What is a scale given as "one centimeter to one kilometer" an example of?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A large scale map shows a large area,but with less detail than a small scale map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) Life processes generally are completely independent from the abiotic spheres. 
B) Life processes generally are shaped by the abiotic spheres. 
C) The biosphere is isolated from the overlapping inorganic spheres. 
D) The biosphere only occurs within the hydrosphere. 
A) Life processes generally are completely independent from the abiotic spheres. 
B) Life processes generally are shaped by the abiotic spheres. 
C) The biosphere is isolated from the overlapping inorganic spheres. 
D) The biosphere only occurs within the hydrosphere.

Question 14

How is a scale of 1:24 000 regarded with respect to size?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the five fundamental themes of geography does the phrase 'latitude and longitude' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Location. 
B) Regions. 
C) Human-Earth relationships. 
D) Movement. 
A) Location. 
B) Regions. 
C) Human-Earth relationships. 
D) Movement.

Question 16

What do the letters PM 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.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Geography is a discipline primarily concerned with place names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the use of aerial photographs to improve the accuracy of surface maps called?

Accepted Answer

A) The electromagnetic spectrum. 
B) Photogrammetry. 
C) GIS. 
D) Cartography. 
A) The electromagnetic spectrum. 
B) Photogrammetry. 
C) GIS. 
D) Cartography.

Question 20

What do the letters AM stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) After midnight. 
B) After morning. 
C) Ante majolica. 
D) Ante meridiem. 
A) After midnight. 
B) After morning. 
C) Ante majolica. 
D) Ante meridiem.

How does the amount of detail on large scale maps compare to that on small scale maps?

Which of the following is another way to describe Earth's equator?

What are predator/prey relationships an example of,and why?

Which of the following best describes the Earth system?

What is the name of the location measuring how far north you live from the equator as compared to the name of the imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator?

Latitude is the angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth and it describes a parallel line on the surface.

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?

What is a hypothesis? How does it differ from a theory?

Which of the following is true of models?

What is defined as an angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth?

What is a scale given as "one centimeter to one kilometer" an example of?

A large scale map shows a large area,but with less detail than a small scale map.

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

How is a scale of 1:24 000 regarded with respect to size?

Which of the five fundamental themes of geography does the phrase 'latitude and longitude' refer to?

What do the letters PM stand for?

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

Geography is a discipline primarily concerned with place names.

What is the use of aerial photographs to improve the accuracy of surface maps called?

What do the letters AM 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

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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Exam 1: Essentials of Geography

How does the amount of detail on large scale maps compare to that on small scale maps?

Which of the following is another way to describe Earth's equator?

What are predator/prey relationships an example of,and why?

Which of the following best describes the Earth system?

What is the name of the location measuring how far north you live from the equator as compared to the name of the imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator?

Latitude is the angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth and it describes a parallel line on the surface.

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?

What is a hypothesis? How does it differ from a theory?

Which of the following is true of models?

What is defined as an angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth?

What is a scale given as "one centimeter to one kilometer" an example of?

A large scale map shows a large area,but with less detail than a small scale map.

Which of the following is true of the biosphere?

How is a scale of 1:24 000 regarded with respect to size?

Which of the five fundamental themes of geography does the phrase 'latitude and longitude' refer to?

What do the letters PM stand for?

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

Geography is a discipline primarily concerned with place names.

What is the use of aerial photographs to improve the accuracy of surface maps called?

What do the letters AM 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

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters