Question 1

This concept draws its meaning from human activity and experience.It makes reference to a location that has meaning to individuals or groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  space 
B)  relative location 
C)  place 
D)  scale 
E)  grid coordinate 
A)  space 
B)  relative location 
C)  place 
D)  scale 
E)  grid coordinate C

Question 2

The primary requirement for data to be used in Geographic Information Systems is associated to the following question:

Accepted Answer

A)  where. 
B)  when. 
C)  why. 
D)  how. 
E)  what. 
A)  where. 
B)  when. 
C)  why. 
D)  how. 
E)  what. A

Question 3

The concept of ________ suggests that the farther a person has to travel to Toronto,the less likely he or she is to attend a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey game.

Accepted Answer

A)  friction of distance 
B)  distance decay 
C)  cognitive distance 
D)  absolute distance 
E)  friction of utility 
A)  friction of distance 
B)  distance decay 
C)  cognitive distance 
D)  absolute distance 
E)  friction of utility A

Question 4

Remote sensing is one of today's geographer's numerous tools.Fundamental to remote sensing are

Accepted Answer

A)  aerial photographs and satellite imagery. 
B)  binoculars. 
C)  mental maps. 
D)  computerized library archives. 
E)  Global Positioning Systems. 
A)  aerial photographs and satellite imagery. 
B)  binoculars. 
C)  mental maps. 
D)  computerized library archives. 
E)  Global Positioning Systems.

Question 5

The first law of geography is that "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than are distant things."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

-The above map is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  isoline map. 
B)  topographic map. 
C)  located chart map. 
D)  azimuthal equidistant projection. 
E)  choropleth map. 
A)  isoline map. 
B)  topographic map. 
C)  located chart map. 
D)  azimuthal equidistant projection. 
E)  choropleth map.

Question 7

People's relationships with their environments is a central theme of human geography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Write a short essay describing both the site and situation of your university campus.What is the relationship between the site and situation?

Accepted Answer

The site of our university campus is loc

Question 9

Understanding the first law of geography,that "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than are distant things," is to recognize the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  friction of distance. 
B)  time-space convergence. 
C)  cognitive distance. 
D)  situation. 
E)  regionalism. 
A)  friction of distance. 
B)  time-space convergence. 
C)  cognitive distance. 
D)  situation. 
E)  regionalism.

Question 10

Economic specialization is an obstacle to achieving economies of scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

-Mexico City is the capital of which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  34 
B)  35 
C)  36 
D)  37 
E)  38 
A)  34 
B)  35 
C)  36 
D)  37 
E)  38

Question 12

Small family farms are unable to compete with large factory farms because they are unable to operate at similar economies of scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Landscapes that represent the aspirations and/or values of the people that created them (such as Parliament Hill and other federal buildings in the centre of Ottawa)are referred to as ________ landscapes.

Accepted Answer

A)  ordinary 
B)  vernacular 
C)  symbolic 
D)  patriotic 
E)  contested 
A)  ordinary 
B)  vernacular 
C)  symbolic 
D)  patriotic 
E)  contested

Question 14

The Global Positioning System (GPS)used to help with location and navigation relies on information broadcast from

Accepted Answer

A)  a series of U.S. satellites. 
B)  the Royal Observatory in London, England. 
A)  a series of U.S. satellites. 
B)  the Royal Observatory in London, England.

Question 15

By acting locally to ban genetically modified crops and food from the town,________,Germany has established itself as a "GM-free" zone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Berlin 
B)  Unkel 
C)  Cologne 
D)  Überlingen 
E)  Bavaria 
A)  Berlin 
B)  Unkel 
C)  Cologne 
D)  Überlingen 
E)  Bavaria

Question 16

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes.
-Mercator projection

Accepted Answer

A) Map most likely to be centered on the North Pole 
B) preserves compass bearing-used in navigation for centuries 
C) represents Earth's form horizontally and vertically 
D) varying colors or patterns to show variations in number, frequencies or densities 
E) Equal-area map to emphasize the global South
F)Distorts everything, yet used by National Geographic for its appearance and suitability as a reference map
G)intentional distortion of space and area in proportion to magnitude of a characteristic 
A) Map most likely to be centered on the North Pole 
B) preserves compass bearing-used in navigation for centuries 
C) represents Earth's form horizontally and vertically 
D) varying colors or patterns to show variations in number, frequencies or densities 
E) Equal-area map to emphasize the global South
F)Distorts everything, yet used by National Geographic for its appearance and suitability as a reference map
G)intentional distortion of space and area in proportion to magnitude of a characteristic

Question 17

The statement,"Mexico's location next to the United States has had a great impact on its economic development," suggests that Mexico's economic development is related to its

Accepted Answer

A)  site. 
B)  situation. 
C)  spatial interaction. 
D)  cognitive distance. 
E)  sense of place. 
A)  site. 
B)  situation. 
C)  spatial interaction. 
D)  cognitive distance. 
E)  sense of place.

Question 18

The ________ map projection deliberately emphasizes the true areas of countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Robinson 
B)  Peters 
C)  Notsram 
D)  Mollweide 
E)  Mercator 
A)  Robinson 
B)  Peters 
C)  Notsram 
D)  Mollweide 
E)  Mercator

Question 19

Human geographers,like most social scientists,begin with

Accepted Answer

A)  model formation. 
B)  observation. 
C)  statistical analysis. 
D)  data visualization. 
E)  literature reviews. 
A)  model formation. 
B)  observation. 
C)  statistical analysis. 
D)  data visualization. 
E)  literature reviews.

Question 20

Choose two geographic career options to research.Provide as much relevant information as possible about the careers and the requisite skills needed for qualification (imagine you are creating a job posting for each career option).

Accepted Answer

1. Geospatial Analyst
- Job Description:

This concept draws its meaning from human activity and experience.It makes reference to a location that has meaning to individuals or groups.

The primary requirement for data to be used in Geographic Information Systems is associated to the following question:

The concept of ________ suggests that the farther a person has to travel to Toronto,the less likely he or she is to attend a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey game.

Remote sensing is one of today's geographer's numerous tools.Fundamental to remote sensing are

The first law of geography is that "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than are distant things."

-The above map is an example of a(n)

People's relationships with their environments is a central theme of human geography.

Write a short essay describing both the site and situation of your university campus.What is the relationship between the site and situation?

Understanding the first law of geography,that "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than are distant things," is to recognize the concept of

Economic specialization is an obstacle to achieving economies of scale.

-Mexico City is the capital of which country?

Small family farms are unable to compete with large factory farms because they are unable to operate at similar economies of scale.

Landscapes that represent the aspirations and/or values of the people that created them (such as Parliament Hill and other federal buildings in the centre of Ottawa)are referred to as ________ landscapes.

The Global Positioning System (GPS)used to help with location and navigation relies on information broadcast from

By acting locally to ban genetically modified crops and food from the town,________,Germany has established itself as a "GM-free" zone.

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes. -Mercator projection

The statement,"Mexico's location next to the United States has had a great impact on its economic development," suggests that Mexico's economic development is related to its

The ________ map projection deliberately emphasizes the true areas of countries.

Human geographers,like most social scientists,begin with

Choose two geographic career options to research.Provide as much relevant information as possible about the careers and the requisite skills needed for qualification (imagine you are creating a job posting for each career option).

The Changing Global Context

Population Geography

People and Nature

Cultural Geographies

Interpreting Places and Landscapes

Geographies of Economic Development

Food and Agriculture

Political Geographies

Urbanization

City Spaces: Urban Structure

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Exam 1: Geography Matters

This concept draws its meaning from human activity and experience.It makes reference to a location that has meaning to individuals or groups.

The primary requirement for data to be used in Geographic Information Systems is associated to the following question:

The concept of ________ suggests that the farther a person has to travel to Toronto,the less likely he or she is to attend a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey game.

Remote sensing is one of today's geographer's numerous tools.Fundamental to remote sensing are

The first law of geography is that "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than are distant things."

-The above map is an example of a(n)

People's relationships with their environments is a central theme of human geography.

Write a short essay describing both the site and situation of your university campus.What is the relationship between the site and situation?

Understanding the first law of geography,that "Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than are distant things," is to recognize the concept of

Economic specialization is an obstacle to achieving economies of scale.

-Mexico City is the capital of which country?

Small family farms are unable to compete with large factory farms because they are unable to operate at similar economies of scale.

Landscapes that represent the aspirations and/or values of the people that created them (such as Parliament Hill and other federal buildings in the centre of Ottawa)are referred to as ________ landscapes.

The Global Positioning System (GPS)used to help with location and navigation relies on information broadcast from

By acting locally to ban genetically modified crops and food from the town,________,Germany has established itself as a "GM-free" zone.

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes. -Mercator projection

The statement,"Mexico's location next to the United States has had a great impact on its economic development," suggests that Mexico's economic development is related to its

The ________ map projection deliberately emphasizes the true areas of countries.

Human geographers,like most social scientists,begin with

Choose two geographic career options to research.Provide as much relevant information as possible about the careers and the requisite skills needed for qualification (imagine you are creating a job posting for each career option).

The Changing Global Context

Population Geography

People and Nature

Cultural Geographies

Interpreting Places and Landscapes

Geographies of Economic Development

Food and Agriculture

Political Geographies

Urbanization

City Spaces: Urban Structure

Filters