Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of Standard time zones?

Accepted Answer

A) They have yet to be generally established. 
B) They are 15° wide because Earth rotates through that distance in one hour. 
C) They are only used in the developed countries. 
D) They are spaced at 5° intervals of longitude in North America. 
A) They have yet to be generally established. 
B) They are 15° wide because Earth rotates through that distance in one hour. 
C) They are only used in the developed countries. 
D) They are spaced at 5° intervals of longitude in North America.

Question 3

How are systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as a forest,best described?

Accepted Answer

A) As open systems in terms of energy. 
B) As closed systems in terms of energy. 
C) As open systems in terms of matter. 
D) As open systems in terms of energy and as open systems in terms of matter. 
A) As open systems in terms of energy. 
B) As closed systems in terms of energy. 
C) As open systems in terms of matter. 
D) As open systems in terms of energy and as open systems in terms of matter.

Question 4

Coordinated Universal Time is the present name for world standard time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following satellite remote sensing platforms was launched in 2013?

Accepted Answer

A) Goes-12. 
B) Landsat 8. 
C) Radarsat-1. 
D) Topex Poseidon. 
A) Goes-12. 
B) Landsat 8. 
C) Radarsat-1. 
D) Topex Poseidon.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of scientific theories?

Accepted Answer

A) They are based on a single hypothesis. 
B) They are narrow in scope because they unify several known facts about the world. 
C) They are based on natural laws (such as those pertaining to gravity,relativity,atomic theory,etc.). 
D) They are absolute truths and can never be proven wrong. 
A) They are based on a single hypothesis. 
B) They are narrow in scope because they unify several known facts about the world. 
C) They are based on natural laws (such as those pertaining to gravity,relativity,atomic theory,etc.). 
D) They are absolute truths and can never be proven wrong.

Question 7

What is GPS? Give several examples of its utility in physical geography.

Accepted Answer

Global Position Systems refers to the co

Question 8

GIS can create dynamic maps for visualization purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a great circle? What are small circles?

Accepted Answer

A great circle is any circle o

Question 10

Distinguish between active and passive remote sensing,and describe the applications of each.

Accepted Answer

Active remote sensing systems provide th

Question 11

What is an orderly system of parallels and meridians drawn on a flat surface called?

Accepted Answer

A) A diagram. 
B) A cone. 
C) A map projection. 
D) A globe. 
A) A diagram. 
B) A cone. 
C) A map projection. 
D) A globe.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

All parallels are 360° in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the text,what are the three inorganic Earth realms?

Accepted Answer

A) Hydrosphere,lithosphere,and atmosphere. 
B) Thermosphere,lithosphere,heterosphere. 
C) Atmosphere,geoid,and homosphere. 
D) Stratosphere,magnetosphere,and troposphere. 
A) Hydrosphere,lithosphere,and atmosphere. 
B) Thermosphere,lithosphere,heterosphere. 
C) Atmosphere,geoid,and homosphere. 
D) Stratosphere,magnetosphere,and troposphere.

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Forests. 
B) A river drainage basin. 
C) An automobile. 
D) Earth (in terms of matter). 
A) Forests. 
B) A river drainage basin. 
C) An automobile. 
D) Earth (in terms of matter).

Question 17

Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) It is elongated. 
B) Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system. 
C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km greater than the polar diameter. 
D) Earth is perfectly spherical. 
A) It is elongated. 
B) Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system. 
C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km greater than the polar diameter. 
D) Earth is perfectly spherical.

Question 18

A rhumb line is a line of constant direction (crosses all meridians at the same angle).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The "balance of nature" that characterizes well-functioning ecosystems occurs because of predominantly positive feedback mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If it is 10:00 AM in Ottawa,Ontario (Eastern time zone),what time is it in Vancouver,British Columbia,located 3 time zones to the west in the Pacific Time zone?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 AM. 
B) 8 AM. 
C) 1 PM. 
D) 2 PM. 
A) 7 AM. 
B) 8 AM. 
C) 1 PM. 
D) 2 PM.

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

Which of the following is true of Standard time zones?

How are systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as a forest,best described?

Coordinated Universal Time is the present name for world standard time.

Which of the following satellite remote sensing platforms was launched in 2013?

Which of the following is true of scientific theories?

What is GPS? Give several examples of its utility in physical geography.

GIS can create dynamic maps for visualization purposes.

What is a great circle? What are small circles?

Distinguish between active and passive remote sensing,and describe the applications of each.

What is an orderly system of parallels and meridians drawn on a flat surface called?

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

All parallels are 360° in length.

According to the text,what are the three inorganic Earth realms?

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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

Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?

A rhumb line is a line of constant direction (crosses all meridians at the same angle).

The "balance of nature" that characterizes well-functioning ecosystems occurs because of predominantly positive feedback mechanisms.

If it is 10:00 AM in Ottawa,Ontario (Eastern time zone),what time is it in Vancouver,British Columbia,located 3 time zones to the west in the Pacific Time zone?

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Weather

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Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

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Exam 1: Essentials of Geography

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

Which of the following is true of Standard time zones?

How are systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as a forest,best described?

Coordinated Universal Time is the present name for world standard time.

Which of the following satellite remote sensing platforms was launched in 2013?

Which of the following is true of scientific theories?

What is GPS? Give several examples of its utility in physical geography.

GIS can create dynamic maps for visualization purposes.

What is a great circle? What are small circles?

Distinguish between active and passive remote sensing,and describe the applications of each.

What is an orderly system of parallels and meridians drawn on a flat surface called?

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

All parallels are 360° in length.

According to the text,what are the three inorganic Earth realms?

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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

Which of the following statements about Earth is correct?

A rhumb line is a line of constant direction (crosses all meridians at the same angle).

The "balance of nature" that characterizes well-functioning ecosystems occurs because of predominantly positive feedback mechanisms.

If it is 10:00 AM in Ottawa,Ontario (Eastern time zone),what time is it in Vancouver,British Columbia,located 3 time zones to the west in the Pacific Time zone?

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