Question 1

Areas that display a degree of uniformity are called regions.)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following best describes geographic information science (GISci)?

Accepted Answer

A) Deriving accurate measurements from photographs. 
B) Techniques for adjusting geospatial datasets in real time. 
C) Computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information. 
D) Field that develops the capabilities of GIS for use within geography and other disciplines. 
A) Deriving accurate measurements from photographs. 
B) Techniques for adjusting geospatial datasets in real time. 
C) Computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information. 
D) Field that develops the capabilities of GIS for use within geography and other disciplines.

Question 3

If increased levels of carbon dioxide lead to further increases in temperature by promoting the release of even more carbon dioxide from the oceans,this means that ________feedback has occurred and that the planet is________ .

Accepted Answer

A) positive; out of equilibrium 
B) negative; out of equilibrium 
C) negative; in equilibrium 
D) positive; in equilibrium 
A) positive; out of equilibrium 
B) negative; out of equilibrium 
C) negative; in equilibrium 
D) positive; in equilibrium

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the field of physical geography?

Accepted Answer

A) Understanding soil development. 
B) The spatial analysis of all the physical elements,processes,and systems that make up the environment. 
C) The study of weather. 
D) Mapping of rock types. 
A) Understanding soil development. 
B) The spatial analysis of all the physical elements,processes,and systems that make up the environment. 
C) The study of weather. 
D) Mapping of rock types.

Question 5

Who made a significant,early contribution to cartography by adding a grid and orienting the map with north at the top? He also divided the circumference of Earth into 360 °,with each degree comprising 60 minutes,and each minute comprising 60 seconds.

Accepted Answer

A) Magellan in the sixteenth century A.D. 
B) Pythagoras in the sixth century B.C. 
C) Sir Isaac Newton in the seventeenth century A.D. 
D) Ptolemy in the second century A.D. 
A) Magellan in the sixteenth century A.D. 
B) Pythagoras in the sixth century B.C. 
C) Sir Isaac Newton in the seventeenth century A.D. 
D) Ptolemy in the second century A.D.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes Geographic Information Systems?

Accepted Answer

A) A constellation of satellites for accurately determining location anywhere near Earthʹs surface. 
B) Computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information. 
C) Acquiring information about objects without having physical contact with them. 
D) Deriving accurate measurements from photographs. 
A) A constellation of satellites for accurately determining location anywhere near Earthʹs surface. 
B) Computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information. 
C) Acquiring information about objects without having physical contact with them. 
D) Deriving accurate measurements from photographs.

Question 7

The day officially changes on Earth at the prime meridian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe what distinguishes physical geography from human and cultural geography.

Accepted Answer

While a continuum,human geogra

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Global Position Systems refers to the co

Question 10

How can feedback affect a system? Give examples of positive and negative feedback.

Accepted Answer

Feedbacks can lead to steady state condi

Question 11

The amount of detail on large scale maps is generally than on than on small scale maps.

Accepted Answer

A) less 
B) greater 
C) It is impossible to compare the relative detail of the same features on maps of different scales. 
A) less 
B) greater 
C) It is impossible to compare the relative detail of the same features on maps of different scales.

Question 12

The science that specifically attempts to determine Earthʹs shape and size by surveys and mathematical means is called

Accepted Answer

A) geodesy. 
B) astronomy. 
C) geology. 
D) cartography. 
E) geography. 
A) geodesy. 
B) astronomy. 
C) geology. 
D) cartography. 
E) geography.

Question 13

All parallels are 360° in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A standard parallel is a line of tangency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________is mass that assumes a physical shape and occupies space.

Accepted Answer

A) Entropy 
B) A system 
C) Energy 
D) Matter 
A) Entropy 
B) A system 
C) Energy 
D) Matter

Areas that display a degree of uniformity are called regions.)

Which of the following best describes geographic information science (GISci)?

If increased levels of carbon dioxide lead to further increases in temperature by promoting the release of even more carbon dioxide from the oceans,this means that feedback has occurred and that the planet is .

Which of the following best describes the field of physical geography?

Who made a significant,early contribution to cartography by adding a grid and orienting the map with north at the top? He also divided the circumference of Earth into 360 °,with each degree comprising 60 minutes,and each minute comprising 60 seconds.

Which of the following best describes Geographic Information Systems?

The day officially changes on Earth at the prime meridian.

Describe what distinguishes physical geography from human and cultural geography.

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

How can feedback affect a system? Give examples of positive and negative feedback.

The amount of detail on large scale maps is generally than on than on small scale maps.

The science that specifically attempts to determine Earthʹs shape and size by surveys and mathematical means is called

All parallels are 360° in length.

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

A standard parallel is a line of tangency.

________is mass that assumes a physical shape and occupies space.

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

Areas that display a degree of uniformity are called regions.)

Which of the following best describes geographic information science (GISci)?

If increased levels of carbon dioxide lead to further increases in temperature by promoting the release of even more carbon dioxide from the oceans,this means that ________feedback has occurred and that the planet is________ .

Which of the following best describes the field of physical geography?

Who made a significant,early contribution to cartography by adding a grid and orienting the map with north at the top? He also divided the circumference of Earth into 360 °,with each degree comprising 60 minutes,and each minute comprising 60 seconds.

Which of the following best describes Geographic Information Systems?

The day officially changes on Earth at the prime meridian.

Describe what distinguishes physical geography from human and cultural geography.

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

How can feedback affect a system? Give examples of positive and negative feedback.

The amount of detail on large scale maps is generally than on than on small scale maps.

The science that specifically attempts to determine Earthʹs shape and size by surveys and mathematical means is called

All parallels are 360° in length.

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

A standard parallel is a line of tangency.

________is mass that assumes a physical shape and occupies space.

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

If increased levels of carbon dioxide lead to further increases in temperature by promoting the release of even more carbon dioxide from the oceans,this means that feedback has occurred and that the planet is .