Question 1

In map projections, which of the following is NOT one of the possible distortions that can result?

Accepted Answer

A)  location 
B)  shape 
C)  distance 
D)  relative size 
E)  direction 
A)  location 
B)  shape 
C)  distance 
D)  relative size 
E)  direction

Question 2

To explain where things are, one of the most important tools Geographers use is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  cell phone 
B)  GPS 
C)  map 
D)  textbook 
E)  GIS 
A)  cell phone 
B)  GPS 
C)  map 
D)  textbook 
E)  GIS

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  formal region 
B)  functional region 
C)  vernacular region 
D)  statutory region 
A)  formal region 
B)  functional region 
C)  vernacular region 
D)  statutory region

Question 4

Density of a phenomenon and clustering of the phenomenon are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

London, UK is on the Prime Meridian. Using the 90 degrees West longitude for Chicago, what is the time in London if Chicago's time is 8 AM?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 AM 
B)  2 PM 
C)  Noon 
D)  Midnight 
E)  5 PM 
A)  3 AM 
B)  2 PM 
C)  Noon 
D)  Midnight 
E)  5 PM

Question 6

Another name for a line of longitude is a parallel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Innovative features of Apple's iPhone and iPad operating systems have been adopted by competitors. This is an example of which kind of diffusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus 
B)  expansion 
C)  contagious 
D)  relocation 
E)  none of the answer choices are correct. 
A)  stimulus 
B)  expansion 
C)  contagious 
D)  relocation 
E)  none of the answer choices are correct.

Question 8

In standard time, every 15 degrees of longitude (east or west) is equivalent to one hour on the clock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Every place occupies a unique location, or position, on Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are transnational corporations and what role do they play in globalizing the world economy?

Accepted Answer

Transnational corporations (also called

In map projections, which of the following is NOT one of the possible distortions that can result?

To explain where things are, one of the most important tools Geographers use is a:

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of regions?

Density of a phenomenon and clustering of the phenomenon are the same.

London, UK is on the Prime Meridian. Using the 90 degrees West longitude for Chicago, what is the time in London if Chicago's time is 8 AM?

Another name for a line of longitude is a parallel.

Innovative features of Apple's iPhone and iPad operating systems have been adopted by competitors. This is an example of which kind of diffusion?

In standard time, every 15 degrees of longitude (east or west) is equivalent to one hour on the clock.

Every place occupies a unique location, or position, on Earth's surface.

What are transnational corporations and what role do they play in globalizing the world economy?

Weather, Climate, and Climate Change

Landforms

Biosphere

Population

Migration

Languages and Religion

Political Geography

Development

Food and Agriculture

Industry

Services and Settlements

Urban Patterns

Resources

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Exam 1: Thinking Geographically

In map projections, which of the following is NOT one of the possible distortions that can result?

To explain where things are, one of the most important tools Geographers use is a:

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of regions?

Density of a phenomenon and clustering of the phenomenon are the same.

London, UK is on the Prime Meridian. Using the 90 degrees West longitude for Chicago, what is the time in London if Chicago's time is 8 AM?

Another name for a line of longitude is a parallel.

Innovative features of Apple's iPhone and iPad operating systems have been adopted by competitors. This is an example of which kind of diffusion?

In standard time, every 15 degrees of longitude (east or west) is equivalent to one hour on the clock.

Every place occupies a unique location, or position, on Earth's surface.

What are transnational corporations and what role do they play in globalizing the world economy?

Weather, Climate, and Climate Change

Landforms

Biosphere

Population

Migration

Languages and Religion

Political Geography

Development

Food and Agriculture

Industry

Services and Settlements

Urban Patterns

Resources

Filters