Question 1

UTC is based on

Accepted Answer

A) average time calculations from atomic clocks collected worldwide 
B) very precise pendulum motion in Greenwich,U.K. 
C) the pulse rate of pulsar stars. 
D) Big Ben 
A) average time calculations from atomic clocks collected worldwide 
B) very precise pendulum motion in Greenwich,U.K. 
C) the pulse rate of pulsar stars. 
D) Big Ben

Question 2

Travelers flying west from Los Angeles (118° W)to Tokyo (139°E)will cross the_______and, as a result, they will_______when crossing this meridian.

Accepted Answer

A) International Dateline; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
B) International Dateline; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
C) prime meridian; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
D) prime meridian; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
E) will cross the and,as a result,they will when crossing this meridian. 
A) International Dateline; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
B) International Dateline; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
C) prime meridian; lose a day (Example: Saturday becomes Sunday.) 
D) prime meridian; gain a day (Example: Sunday becomes Saturday.) 
E) will cross the and,as a result,they will when crossing this meridian.

Question 3

In terms of matter and resources,Earth is essentially a(n)________system; In terms of energy,Earth is a(n)________system.

Accepted Answer

A) closed; open 
B) open; closed 
C) closed; closed 
D) open; open 
A) closed; open 
B) open; closed 
C) closed; closed 
D) open; open

Question 4

A Mercator projection preserves area of all poleward geographic features.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Greek astronomer,geography,and mathematician Ptolemy,despite his early works in mapping,has had little lasting impact on cartography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which type of map scale would be appropriate to use if the map were to be enlarged by photocopying?

Accepted Answer

A) Relative 
B) Written 
C) Representative fraction 
D) Graphic 
A) Relative 
B) Written 
C) Representative fraction 
D) Graphic

Question 7

The key idea behind the scientific method is

Accepted Answer

A) unbridled speculation about the world. 
B) the use of intuition in testing theories. 
C) the testing of ideas through controlled observations and experiments. 
D) an appeal to supernatural explanations when natural explanations have not yet been found for a phenomenon. 
A) unbridled speculation about the world. 
B) the use of intuition in testing theories. 
C) the testing of ideas through controlled observations and experiments. 
D) an appeal to supernatural explanations when natural explanations have not yet been found for a phenomenon.

Question 8

The basis for defining the length of a day is the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) Earth rotates east to west. 
B) Earth does not rotate; rather,it revolves. 
C) Earth rotates on its axis in 24 hours; i.e.,it rotates 15° of longitude per hour. 
D) Earth moves through 365.25 days a year in its orbit about the Sun. 
A) Earth rotates east to west. 
B) Earth does not rotate; rather,it revolves. 
C) Earth rotates on its axis in 24 hours; i.e.,it rotates 15° of longitude per hour. 
D) Earth moves through 365.25 days a year in its orbit about the Sun.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The prime meridian and the 180th meridian are opposite halves of the same great circle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE of the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) Life processes generally are shaped to the abiotic spheres. 
B) It is more a hypothetical concept than an actual ʺsphereʺ in physical geography terms. 
C) It only occurs in the hydrosphere. 
D) It is the least important of the four ʺspheres.ʺ 
A) Life processes generally are shaped to the abiotic spheres. 
B) It is more a hypothetical concept than an actual ʺsphereʺ in physical geography terms. 
C) It only occurs in the hydrosphere. 
D) It is the least important of the four ʺspheres.ʺ

Question 12

With respect to air,water,and material resources,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) A forest is an open system. 
B) A forest is a closed system. 
C) A forest is an open system in terms of air,but closed in terms of material resources. 
D) A forest is an open system in terms of water,but closed in terms of energy resources. 
A) A forest is an open system. 
B) A forest is a closed system. 
C) A forest is an open system in terms of air,but closed in terms of material resources. 
D) A forest is an open system in terms of water,but closed in terms of energy resources.

Question 13

If City A is located 35° west of City B,the time at City A is that at City B.

Accepted Answer

A) earlier than 
B) earlier during daylights saving only than 
C) the same as 
D) later than 
A) earlier than 
B) earlier during daylights saving only than 
C) the same as 
D) later than

Question 14

There are 48 time zones,each approximately 7.5° in width.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Global positioning systems,while useful in navigation,have little utility in physical geography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the condition of steady-state equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A) System inputs always exactly balance outputs so the system never changes. 
B) System inputs produce large,random fluctuations in output,forcing the system into a new state of equilibrium. 
C) System inputs and outputs fluctuate around a stable average so the system does not move far from its average condition. 
D) Systems slowly adjust to long-term changes in input and output. 
A) System inputs always exactly balance outputs so the system never changes. 
B) System inputs produce large,random fluctuations in output,forcing the system into a new state of equilibrium. 
C) System inputs and outputs fluctuate around a stable average so the system does not move far from its average condition. 
D) Systems slowly adjust to long-term changes in input and output.

Question 18

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)is

Accepted Answer

A) established 24 standard meridians around the globe at equal intervals from the prime meridian. 
B) replaced Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)and became the legal reference for official time in all countries. 
C) the same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 
D) two-hours ahead of Zulu time,indicating the single moment when all locations on the planet are on the same calendar day. 
A) established 24 standard meridians around the globe at equal intervals from the prime meridian. 
B) replaced Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)and became the legal reference for official time in all countries. 
C) the same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 
D) two-hours ahead of Zulu time,indicating the single moment when all locations on the planet are on the same calendar day.

Question 19

The part of geography that embodies map making is known as

Accepted Answer

A) geodesy. 
B) theodesy. 
C) cartography. 
D) calligraphy. 
A) geodesy. 
B) theodesy. 
C) cartography. 
D) calligraphy.

Question 20

Follow the scientific method from the initial perception of phenomena to a general theory about the phenomena.

Accepted Answer

Real wold observations Hypothe

UTC is based on

Travelers flying west from Los Angeles (118° W)to Tokyo (139°E)will cross the_and, as a result, they will_when crossing this meridian.

In terms of matter and resources,Earth is essentially a(n)system; In terms of energy,Earth is a(n)system.

A Mercator projection preserves area of all poleward geographic features.

The Greek astronomer,geography,and mathematician Ptolemy,despite his early works in mapping,has had little lasting impact on cartography.

Which type of map scale would be appropriate to use if the map were to be enlarged by photocopying?

The key idea behind the scientific method is

The basis for defining the length of a day is the fact that

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

The prime meridian and the 180th meridian are opposite halves of the same great circle.

Which of the following is TRUE of the biosphere?

With respect to air,water,and material resources,which of the following is TRUE?

If City A is located 35° west of City B,the time at City A is that at City B.

There are 48 time zones,each approximately 7.5° in width.

Global positioning systems,while useful in navigation,have little utility in physical geography.

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

Which of the following best describes the condition of steady-state equilibrium?

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)is

The part of geography that embodies map making is known as

Follow the scientific method from the initial perception of phenomena to a general theory about the phenomena.

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters

Exam 1: The Science of Geography

UTC is based on

Travelers flying west from Los Angeles (118° W)to Tokyo (139°E)will cross the_______and, as a result, they will_______when crossing this meridian.

In terms of matter and resources,Earth is essentially a(n)________system; In terms of energy,Earth is a(n)________system.

A Mercator projection preserves area of all poleward geographic features.

The Greek astronomer,geography,and mathematician Ptolemy,despite his early works in mapping,has had little lasting impact on cartography.

Which type of map scale would be appropriate to use if the map were to be enlarged by photocopying?

The key idea behind the scientific method is

The basis for defining the length of a day is the fact that

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

The prime meridian and the 180th meridian are opposite halves of the same great circle.

Which of the following is TRUE of the biosphere?

With respect to air,water,and material resources,which of the following is TRUE?

If City A is located 35° west of City B,the time at City A is that at City B.

There are 48 time zones,each approximately 7.5° in width.

Global positioning systems,while useful in navigation,have little utility in physical geography.

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

Which of the following best describes the condition of steady-state equilibrium?

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)is

The part of geography that embodies map making is known as

Follow the scientific method from the initial perception of phenomena to a general theory about the phenomena.

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters

Travelers flying west from Los Angeles (118° W)to Tokyo (139°E)will cross the_and, as a result, they will_when crossing this meridian.

In terms of matter and resources,Earth is essentially a(n)system; In terms of energy,Earth is a(n)system.