Question 1

Human geography is the branch of geography that:

Accepted Answer

A)  makes maps. 
B)  focuses on environmental dynamics. 
C)  explores the nature-culture dualism. 
D)  considers the spatial impacts of social dynamics. 
E)  investigates energy and ecosystems. 
A)  makes maps. 
B)  focuses on environmental dynamics. 
C)  explores the nature-culture dualism. 
D)  considers the spatial impacts of social dynamics. 
E)  investigates energy and ecosystems. D

Question 2

The difference between place and space is:

Accepted Answer

A)  places are bigger than spaces. 
B)  spaces are bigger than places. 
C)  a place may have many spaces. 
D)  there can be absolute space, but not absolute locations. 
E)  only spaces can have a situation. 
A)  places are bigger than spaces. 
B)  spaces are bigger than places. 
C)  a place may have many spaces. 
D)  there can be absolute space, but not absolute locations. 
E)  only spaces can have a situation. B

Question 3

Geographers would describe the fact that the United States imports coffee from Columbia, Brazil, Kenya, and other countries as an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  complementarity since the United States does not produce much coffee. 
B)  intervening opportunities since Canada is a closer supplier. 
C)  transferability since coffee often is damaged in shipping. 
D)  spatial interaction since coffee is actually shipped both ways. 
E)  connectivity that is greater than accessibility. 
A)  complementarity since the United States does not produce much coffee. 
B)  intervening opportunities since Canada is a closer supplier. 
C)  transferability since coffee often is damaged in shipping. 
D)  spatial interaction since coffee is actually shipped both ways. 
E)  connectivity that is greater than accessibility. A

Question 4

To engage in remote sensing of the environment, you must have maps, cameras, and GPS technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A_____________ region is an area that possesses one or more unifying physical or cultural traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual 
B)  functional 
C)  informal 
D)  formal 
E)  peripheral 
A)  perceptual 
B)  functional 
C)  informal 
D)  formal 
E)  peripheral

Question 6

Satellite based global positioning systems cannot be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  investigate the time-space path of an individual. 
B)  ensure accurate real property tax records. 
C)  better manage fertilizer and pesticide applications. 
D)  forecast earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 
E)  provide real-time navigation assistance. 
A)  investigate the time-space path of an individual. 
B)  ensure accurate real property tax records. 
C)  better manage fertilizer and pesticide applications. 
D)  forecast earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 
E)  provide real-time navigation assistance.

Question 7

The tapering off of a process, pattern, or event over a distance is called distance decay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Time-space convergence is thought to reduce:

Accepted Answer

A)  relative distance. 
B)  place. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  regionality. 
E)  perception. 
A)  relative distance. 
B)  place. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  regionality. 
E)  perception.

Question 9

A person in New York City is likely to observe a new trend or fashion style before a person in a small city in Oklahoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A person can be in only one place and one relative space at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Geographers increasingly prefer to use GIS rather than a traditional map because:

Accepted Answer

A)  GIS can link data, reveal spatial relationships and display them. 
B)  GIS does not require georeferenced data. 
C)  GIS does not require computer hardware and software. 
D)  maps generally show more cultural bias than does GIS. 
E)  maps tend to have more errors than GIS. 
A)  GIS can link data, reveal spatial relationships and display them. 
B)  GIS does not require georeferenced data. 
C)  GIS does not require computer hardware and software. 
D)  maps generally show more cultural bias than does GIS. 
E)  maps tend to have more errors than GIS.

Question 12

To describe the site of London (in the United Kingdom), a geographer would mention the global economic and political ties of the city.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A geographer found that environmental constraints made it impossible to grow rice in a community, so farmers generally planted wheat in that area. The geographer saw this as:

Accepted Answer

A)  an example of environmental determinism at work. 
B)  a situation where possiblism might apply. 
C)  an example of political ecology affecting decisions. 
D)  a modified cultural landscape. 
E)  an example of regional analysis. 
A)  an example of environmental determinism at work. 
B)  a situation where possiblism might apply. 
C)  an example of political ecology affecting decisions. 
D)  a modified cultural landscape. 
E)  an example of regional analysis.

Question 14

One of the two key principles in viewing the Earth as a dynamic, integrated system is that the Earth is constantly changing as a result of natural and human-induced events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Assuming that the joke you told at lunch today was something that you heard someone say at a party last weekend, what type of diffusion is operating:

Accepted Answer

A)  relocation diffusion. 
B)  contagious diffusion. 
C)  hierarchical diffusion. 
D)  stimulus diffusion. 
E)  ordinary diffusion. 
A)  relocation diffusion. 
B)  contagious diffusion. 
C)  hierarchical diffusion. 
D)  stimulus diffusion. 
E)  ordinary diffusion.

Question 16

In looking for cultural regions, geographers believe that culture:

Accepted Answer

A)  is relatively fixed and stable. 
B)  is created by government and educational groups. 
C)  is a complex system that is shaped by people, but also influences them. 
D)  is so complicated that aspects of culture cannot be mapped. 
E)  is only applicable when working with functional regions. 
A)  is relatively fixed and stable. 
B)  is created by government and educational groups. 
C)  is a complex system that is shaped by people, but also influences them. 
D)  is so complicated that aspects of culture cannot be mapped. 
E)  is only applicable when working with functional regions.

Question 17

The borders of both formal and perceptual regions tend to be very precise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If a new grocery store opened closer to your home than your current store, you might describe the new store as an intervening opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Contagious and relocation diffusion played a role in the global spread of the H1N1
virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Environmental determinism has been criticized by modern geographers as overly simplistic and for failing to consider nonenvironmental factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Human geography is the branch of geography that:

The difference between place and space is:

Geographers would describe the fact that the United States imports coffee from Columbia, Brazil, Kenya, and other countries as an example of:

To engage in remote sensing of the environment, you must have maps, cameras, and GPS technology.

A_____________ region is an area that possesses one or more unifying physical or cultural traits.

Satellite based global positioning systems cannot be used to:

The tapering off of a process, pattern, or event over a distance is called distance decay.

Time-space convergence is thought to reduce:

A person in New York City is likely to observe a new trend or fashion style before a person in a small city in Oklahoma.

A person can be in only one place and one relative space at a time.

Geographers increasingly prefer to use GIS rather than a traditional map because:

To describe the site of London (in the United Kingdom), a geographer would mention the global economic and political ties of the city.

A geographer found that environmental constraints made it impossible to grow rice in a community, so farmers generally planted wheat in that area. The geographer saw this as:

One of the two key principles in viewing the Earth as a dynamic, integrated system is that the Earth is constantly changing as a result of natural and human-induced events.

Assuming that the joke you told at lunch today was something that you heard someone say at a party last weekend, what type of diffusion is operating:

In looking for cultural regions, geographers believe that culture:

The borders of both formal and perceptual regions tend to be very precise.

If a new grocery store opened closer to your home than your current store, you might describe the new store as an intervening opportunity.

Contagious and relocation diffusion played a role in the global spread of the H1N1 virus.

Environmental determinism has been criticized by modern geographers as overly simplistic and for failing to consider nonenvironmental factors.

Globalization and Cultural Geography.

Population and Migration.

Geographies of Language

Geographies of Religion.

Geographies of Identity: Race, Ethnicity, Sexuality, and Gender.

Political Geography.

Urban Geographies.

Geographies of Development.

Changing Geographies of Industry and Services.

Agricultural Geographies.

Environmental Challenges.

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Exam 1: What Is Human Geography?

Human geography is the branch of geography that:

The difference between place and space is:

Geographers would describe the fact that the United States imports coffee from Columbia, Brazil, Kenya, and other countries as an example of:

To engage in remote sensing of the environment, you must have maps, cameras, and GPS technology.

A_____________ region is an area that possesses one or more unifying physical or cultural traits.

Satellite based global positioning systems cannot be used to:

The tapering off of a process, pattern, or event over a distance is called distance decay.

Time-space convergence is thought to reduce:

A person in New York City is likely to observe a new trend or fashion style before a person in a small city in Oklahoma.

A person can be in only one place and one relative space at a time.

Geographers increasingly prefer to use GIS rather than a traditional map because:

To describe the site of London (in the United Kingdom), a geographer would mention the global economic and political ties of the city.

A geographer found that environmental constraints made it impossible to grow rice in a community, so farmers generally planted wheat in that area. The geographer saw this as:

One of the two key principles in viewing the Earth as a dynamic, integrated system is that the Earth is constantly changing as a result of natural and human-induced events.

Assuming that the joke you told at lunch today was something that you heard someone say at a party last weekend, what type of diffusion is operating:

In looking for cultural regions, geographers believe that culture:

The borders of both formal and perceptual regions tend to be very precise.

If a new grocery store opened closer to your home than your current store, you might describe the new store as an intervening opportunity.

Contagious and relocation diffusion played a role in the global spread of the H1N1 virus.

Environmental determinism has been criticized by modern geographers as overly simplistic and for failing to consider nonenvironmental factors.

Globalization and Cultural Geography.

Population and Migration.

Geographies of Language

Geographies of Religion.

Geographies of Identity: Race, Ethnicity, Sexuality, and Gender.

Political Geography.

Urban Geographies.

Geographies of Development.

Changing Geographies of Industry and Services.

Agricultural Geographies.

Environmental Challenges.

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