Question 1

Russia occupies 3 time zones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The lowest point of the sea bottom is approximately 11,000 meters below sea level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Larger angles of solar incidence concentrate solar energy in smaller areas of Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In New York City, this is the shortest day of the year and the Sun is also lowest in the sky.

Accepted Answer

A)  vernal equinox 
B)  autumnal equinox 
C)  December solstice 
D)  June solstice 
E)  aphelion 
A)  vernal equinox 
B)  autumnal equinox 
C)  December solstice 
D)  June solstice 
E)  aphelion

Question 5

At times, latitudes higher than ________ degrees can have 24 hours or more of continuous darkness.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  23.5 
C)  45 
D)  66.5 
E)  90 
A)  10 
B)  23.5 
C)  45 
D)  66.5 
E)  90

Question 6

Earth's diameter is CLOSEST to ________ kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  120 
C)  1,200 
D)  12,000 
E)  120,000 
A)  12 
B)  120 
C)  1,200 
D)  12,000 
E)  120,000

Question 7

When the vertical rays of the Sun cross the Equator on their way northward, the date is known as ________ in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  the summer solstice 
B)  the winter solstice 
C)  the vernal equinox 
D)  the fall equinox 
E)  the perihelion 
A)  the summer solstice 
B)  the winter solstice 
C)  the vernal equinox 
D)  the fall equinox 
E)  the perihelion

Question 8

The shortest distance between the Earth and Sun during the year is approximately 147 million kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What happened between 4.5 and 5 billion years ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  The beginning of our solar system occurred. 
B)  The "Big Bang" occurred. 
C)  The light we see today left the Sun. 
D)  Earth's oceans formed. 
E)  The first student flunked a physical geography exam. 
A)  The beginning of our solar system occurred. 
B)  The "Big Bang" occurred. 
C)  The light we see today left the Sun. 
D)  Earth's oceans formed. 
E)  The first student flunked a physical geography exam.

Question 10

The two major branches of geography are cultural geography and ________ geography.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two major branches of geography are...

Question 11

The graticule of the Earth is also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a great circle 
B)  latitude and longitude 
C)  the perihelion 
D)  a standard time zone 
E)  analemma 
A)  a great circle 
B)  latitude and longitude 
C)  the perihelion 
D)  a standard time zone 
E)  analemma

Question 12

The Plane of the Ecliptic and plane of the Equator are the same plane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

On December 22, all areas inside the Antarctic Circle are in daylight for a full 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the Northern Hemisphere the longest day of the year is at the vernal equinox.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Of seconds, degrees, and minutes of latitude, minutes are associated with the shortest distances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The fact that the Earth is round has been known for more than 2,000 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Earth is

Accepted Answer

A)  one of the biggest planets. 
B)  one of the largest planets. 
C)  the smallest planet. 
D)  one of the inner planets. 
E)  one of the planets having the most gas. 
A)  one of the biggest planets. 
B)  one of the largest planets. 
C)  the smallest planet. 
D)  one of the inner planets. 
E)  one of the planets having the most gas.

Question 18

The northern hemisphere's shortest day of the year is at the autumnal equinox.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

At the North Pole, the speed of rotation of the Earth is 0 kilometers per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Earth/Sun aphelion occurs once per year during the month of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  January 
B)  March 
C)  July 
D)  December 
E)  September 
A)  January 
B)  March 
C)  July 
D)  December 
E)  September

Russia occupies 3 time zones.

The lowest point of the sea bottom is approximately 11,000 meters below sea level.

Larger angles of solar incidence concentrate solar energy in smaller areas of Earth's surface.

In New York City, this is the shortest day of the year and the Sun is also lowest in the sky.

At times, latitudes higher than ________ degrees can have 24 hours or more of continuous darkness.

Earth's diameter is CLOSEST to ________ kilometers.

When the vertical rays of the Sun cross the Equator on their way northward, the date is known as ________ in the Northern Hemisphere.

The shortest distance between the Earth and Sun during the year is approximately 147 million kilometers.

What happened between 4.5 and 5 billion years ago?

The two major branches of geography are cultural geography and ________ geography.

The graticule of the Earth is also known as ________.

The Plane of the Ecliptic and plane of the Equator are the same plane.

On December 22, all areas inside the Antarctic Circle are in daylight for a full 24 hours.

In the Northern Hemisphere the longest day of the year is at the vernal equinox.

Of seconds, degrees, and minutes of latitude, minutes are associated with the shortest distances.

The fact that the Earth is round has been known for more than 2,000 years.

Earth is

The northern hemisphere's shortest day of the year is at the autumnal equinox.

At the North Pole, the speed of rotation of the Earth is 0 kilometers per hour.

The Earth/Sun aphelion occurs once per year during the month of ________.

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 1: Introduction to Earth

Russia occupies 3 time zones.

The lowest point of the sea bottom is approximately 11,000 meters below sea level.

Larger angles of solar incidence concentrate solar energy in smaller areas of Earth's surface.

In New York City, this is the shortest day of the year and the Sun is also lowest in the sky.

At times, latitudes higher than ________ degrees can have 24 hours or more of continuous darkness.

Earth's diameter is CLOSEST to ________ kilometers.

When the vertical rays of the Sun cross the Equator on their way northward, the date is known as ________ in the Northern Hemisphere.

The shortest distance between the Earth and Sun during the year is approximately 147 million kilometers.

What happened between 4.5 and 5 billion years ago?

The two major branches of geography are cultural geography and ________ geography.

The graticule of the Earth is also known as ________.

The Plane of the Ecliptic and plane of the Equator are the same plane.

On December 22, all areas inside the Antarctic Circle are in daylight for a full 24 hours.

In the Northern Hemisphere the longest day of the year is at the vernal equinox.

Of seconds, degrees, and minutes of latitude, minutes are associated with the shortest distances.

The fact that the Earth is round has been known for more than 2,000 years.

Earth is

The northern hemisphere's shortest day of the year is at the autumnal equinox.

At the North Pole, the speed of rotation of the Earth is 0 kilometers per hour.

The Earth/Sun aphelion occurs once per year during the month of ________.

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

Filters