Question 1

Geography as a discipline

Accepted Answer

A) originated in ancient Greek interest in the nature of the universe and the varying character of the known parts of the earth. 
B) developed as an outgrowth of the "Age of Discovery," beginning in the 15th century. 
C) emerged in the 20th Century with the development of geographic information systems (GIS). 
D) was developed in response to a national need to map and describe the American West. 
A) originated in ancient Greek interest in the nature of the universe and the varying character of the known parts of the earth. 
B) developed as an outgrowth of the "Age of Discovery," beginning in the 15th century. 
C) emerged in the 20th Century with the development of geographic information systems (GIS). 
D) was developed in response to a national need to map and describe the American West.

Question 2

Geography means "measurement of the earth."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The only true formal geographic regions are recognized political entities such as states,provinces,and countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the ways that changes in communications or transportation technology can change the friction of distance and thus change processes of spatial interaction.

Accepted Answer

Answer varies.Possible answers for techn

Question 5

Geography may be described as the study of spatial variation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Globalization refers to the increasing spatial interconnection of the world's social,cultural,and economic activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To a geographer,site and situation are interchangeable concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Absolute location

Accepted Answer

A) is an abstract concept unrelated to real-world circumstances. 
B) is a temporary and changing characteristic of place. 
C) cannot be defined with precision in a world of conflicting cultural perspectives. 
D) is a precise position on the surface of the globe. 
A) is an abstract concept unrelated to real-world circumstances. 
B) is a temporary and changing characteristic of place. 
C) cannot be defined with precision in a world of conflicting cultural perspectives. 
D) is a precise position on the surface of the globe.

Question 9

Geography differs from disciplines such as geology,meteorology,and cultural anthropology in that it

Accepted Answer

A) involves greater accuracy of measurement of phenomena studied. 
B) is more precisely defined in terms of the phenomena studied. 
C) is concerned with more abstract concepts. 
D) uses data from related disciplines to study spatial relationships. 
A) involves greater accuracy of measurement of phenomena studied. 
B) is more precisely defined in terms of the phenomena studied. 
C) is concerned with more abstract concepts. 
D) uses data from related disciplines to study spatial relationships.

Question 10

Spatial interaction is affected by

Accepted Answer

A) mobility,economics,and anticipation. 
B) the physical environment,the cultural landscape,and the interchange potential of places. 
C) distance,accessibility,and connectivity. 
D) absolute location,spatial parameters,and network design. 
A) mobility,economics,and anticipation. 
B) the physical environment,the cultural landscape,and the interchange potential of places. 
C) distance,accessibility,and connectivity. 
D) absolute location,spatial parameters,and network design.

Question 11

A place may be described by its physical or its cultural characteristics,but not by both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Since humans are the active agents in human-environmental interactions,people in general

Accepted Answer

A) have no contact with the physical landscape. 
B) are frequently unmindful of the dangers of inappropriate environmental exploitation. 
C) are immune from adverse natural events. 
D) alter the physical environment so that any potential dangers it holds are made harmless or removed totally. 
A) have no contact with the physical landscape. 
B) are frequently unmindful of the dangers of inappropriate environmental exploitation. 
C) are immune from adverse natural events. 
D) alter the physical environment so that any potential dangers it holds are made harmless or removed totally.

Question 13

The term cultural landscape suggests the visible imprint of human activity upon the natural environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The attributes of a place

Accepted Answer

A) represent the current state of continuing processes of change and development. 
B) are determined by natural processes and remain unchanged over time. 
C) are not influenced by relationships with other places. 
D) are primarily cultural,with little influence of the physical landscape. 
A) represent the current state of continuing processes of change and development. 
B) are determined by natural processes and remain unchanged over time. 
C) are not influenced by relationships with other places. 
D) are primarily cultural,with little influence of the physical landscape.

Question 15

Which of the following distance measures refers to absolute distance?

Accepted Answer

A) a 10-minute drive 
B) a $10 taxi ride 
C) a one-mile walk 
D) a scary trip through a dangerous neighborhood at night 
A) a 10-minute drive 
B) a $10 taxi ride 
C) a one-mile walk 
D) a scary trip through a dangerous neighborhood at night

Question 16

Because geographers deal with patterns of spatial interaction that remain constant,scale is not important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Geography as a discipline

Geography means "measurement of the earth."

The only true formal geographic regions are recognized political entities such as states,provinces,and countries.

Discuss the ways that changes in communications or transportation technology can change the friction of distance and thus change processes of spatial interaction.

Geography may be described as the study of spatial variation.

Globalization refers to the increasing spatial interconnection of the world's social,cultural,and economic activities.

To a geographer,site and situation are interchangeable concepts.

Absolute location

Geography differs from disciplines such as geology,meteorology,and cultural anthropology in that it

Spatial interaction is affected by

A place may be described by its physical or its cultural characteristics,but not by both.

Since humans are the active agents in human-environmental interactions,people in general

The term cultural landscape suggests the visible imprint of human activity upon the natural environment.

The attributes of a place

Which of the following distance measures refers to absolute distance?

Because geographers deal with patterns of spatial interaction that remain constant,scale is not important.

Techniques of Geographic Analysis

Physical Geography: Landforms

Physical Geography: Weather and Climate

Population Geography

Cultural Geography

Human Interaction

Political Geography

Economic Geography: Agriculture and Primary Activities

Economic Geography: Manufacturing and Services

An Urban World

The Geography of Natural Resources

Human Impact on the Environment

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Exam 1: Introduction

Geography as a discipline

Geography means "measurement of the earth."

The only true formal geographic regions are recognized political entities such as states,provinces,and countries.

Discuss the ways that changes in communications or transportation technology can change the friction of distance and thus change processes of spatial interaction.

Geography may be described as the study of spatial variation.

Globalization refers to the increasing spatial interconnection of the world's social,cultural,and economic activities.

To a geographer,site and situation are interchangeable concepts.

Absolute location

Geography differs from disciplines such as geology,meteorology,and cultural anthropology in that it

Spatial interaction is affected by

A place may be described by its physical or its cultural characteristics,but not by both.

Since humans are the active agents in human-environmental interactions,people in general

The term cultural landscape suggests the visible imprint of human activity upon the natural environment.

The attributes of a place

Which of the following distance measures refers to absolute distance?

Because geographers deal with patterns of spatial interaction that remain constant,scale is not important.

Techniques of Geographic Analysis

Physical Geography: Landforms

Physical Geography: Weather and Climate

Population Geography

Cultural Geography

Human Interaction

Political Geography

Economic Geography: Agriculture and Primary Activities

Economic Geography: Manufacturing and Services

An Urban World

The Geography of Natural Resources

Human Impact on the Environment

Filters