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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe term "geography" (geo graphein) literally meansplace names.the study of rocks.map making.to write (about) Earth.
- 2. Multiple ChoicePhysical geography involves the spatial analysis of Earth’s physical environment.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe word "spatial" refers tothe nature and character of physical space and the distribution of things within it.the organization of human societies in relation to the physical environment.the point at which a system can no longer maintain its character and lurches into a new operational level.the chronological organization of Earth's major geological events.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe main methodology governing geographic inquiryis behavioral analysis.involves spatial analysis.uses chronological organization.is field work based.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRelative to the five themes of geographic science, resource management and sustainable growth refer tolocation.place.human-Earth relationships.movement.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA system is best described asthe capacity to change the motion of, or to do work on, matter.mass that assumes a physical shape and occupies space.the point at which characteristics can no longer be maintained and a new state is adopted.any set of ordered, interrelated components working as a unified whole.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is incorrect?Earth represents a vast integrated system.Earth represents an open system in terms of energy.Earth represents a closed system in terms of matter.New resources and matter are being added to Earth's systems all the time.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of feedback maintains stability in a system; i.e., what type of feedback keeps a system functioning properly?positivenegativeopenclosed
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAs arctic temperatures rise, summer sea ice and glacial melt accelerates; lighter color surfaces are thereby replaced with darker-colored surfaces leading to more absorption and surface heating. This is an example of a(n) ________ feedback.negativepositivedynamicclosed
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about Earth's shape is correct?Earth is perfectly spherical.The polar diameter is 42 km (26 mi.) greater than the equatorial diameter.The equatorial diameter is 42 km (26 mi.) greater than the polar diameter.Earth is a prolate spheroid.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAn angular distance measured north or south of the equator from the center of Earth is termedlongitude.latitude.zenith.Greenwich distance.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow far north you live from the equator is measured as your ________, whereas an imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance north of the equator is called a ________.longitude; meridianmeridian; longitudelatitude; parallelparallel; latitude
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAn angular distance measured east or west of a prime meridian from the center of Earth is termedlongitude.latitude.zenith.Greenwich distance.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow far west you live from the prime meridian is measured as your ________, whereas an imaginary line marking all those places at that same distance west of the prime meridian is called a ________.longitude; meridianmeridian; longitudelatitude; parallelparallel; latitude
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe part of geography that embodies map making is known astheodesy.geodesy.cartography.calligraphy.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIf you wanted a map with a lot of detail of a small area, you would wanta large scale map.a small scale map.an intermediate scale.a world globe.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe Global Positioning System (GPS) accurately allows determination of longitude and latitude.TrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceRemote sensing is the monitoring of a distant object without physical contact.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes Geographic Information Systems?A constellation of satellites for accurately determining location anywhere near the Earth's surface.Acquiring information about objects without having physical contact with them.A set of techniques for adjusting geospatial datasets in real time.Computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not true of geographers?Geographers may utilize Earth systems science.Geographers are only concerned with place names.Geographers are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships.Geographers utilize various technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, and GPS.
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