Question 1

Latitude is made up of great circles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A map is a generalized view of an area,as seen from above,that is reduced in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

This orbit requires the satellite to have a westward orbit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sun-synchronous orbit 
B)  continental orbit 
C)  geosynchronous orbit 
D)  geostationary orbit 
E)  none of these 
A)  Sun-synchronous orbit 
B)  continental orbit 
C)  geosynchronous orbit 
D)  geostationary orbit 
E)  none of these

Question 4

Large-scale maps show a large geographic area in limited detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Midlatitudes are

Accepted Answer

A)  0º to 23.5º. 
B)  23.5º to 35º. 
C)  35º to 55º. 
D)  55º to 66.5º. 
E)  66.5º to 90º. 
A)  0º to 23.5º. 
B)  23.5º to 35º. 
C)  35º to 55º. 
D)  55º to 66.5º. 
E)  66.5º to 90º.

Question 6

On this projection,Greenland and Antarctica are still somewhat enlarged relative to their accurate size,but some semblance of the Earth's curvature exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  globe 
B)  Mercator Projection 
C)  Albers Projection 
D)  Robinson Projection 
E)  none of these 
A)  globe 
B)  Mercator Projection 
C)  Albers Projection 
D)  Robinson Projection 
E)  none of these

Question 7

The representation of the three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional surface is known as a map projection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Longitude runs from 0º to 90º.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Latitude measures location north and south of the Equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A small-scale map is used I.for maps of large geographic areas.
II.for maps of small geographic areas.
III.to illustrate great detail.
IV.to illustrate limited geographic detail.

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III 
B)  I and IV 
C)  II and III 
D)  II and IV 
E)  none of these 
A)  I and III 
B)  I and IV 
C)  II and III 
D)  II and IV 
E)  none of these

Question 11

A GIS database is a large collection of data that can be placed in "data layers" by type of data,which can then be assembled into a map for reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The GPS satellites orbit the Earth once every ____ hours.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  18 
D)  24 
E)  36 
A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  18 
D)  24 
E)  36

Question 13

These lines connect places of equal air temperature.

Accepted Answer

A)  isobars 
B)  isotherms 
C)  isohyets 
D)  isopachs 
E)  contours 
A)  isobars 
B)  isotherms 
C)  isohyets 
D)  isopachs 
E)  contours

Question 14

This type of orbit requires that the satellite have an eastward orbit directly over the Equator at a very high altitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sun-synchronous orbit 
B)  continental orbit 
C)  geosynchronous orbit 
D)  geostationary orbit 
E)  none of these 
A)  Sun-synchronous orbit 
B)  continental orbit 
C)  geosynchronous orbit 
D)  geostationary orbit 
E)  none of these

Question 15

A latitude of 47º lies in which latitude zone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arctic latitudes 
B)  Subarctic latitudes 
C)  Midlatitudes 
D)  Subtropical latitudes 
E)  Equatorial/Tropical latitudes 
A)  Arctic latitudes 
B)  Subarctic latitudes 
C)  Midlatitudes 
D)  Subtropical latitudes 
E)  Equatorial/Tropical latitudes

Question 16

The tallest waterfall in the world is named after an American but is not located in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A latitude of 30º lies in which latitude zone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arctic latitudes 
B)  Subarctic latitudes 
C)  Midlatitudes 
D)  Subtropical latitudes 
E)  Equatorial/Tropical latitudes 
A)  Arctic latitudes 
B)  Subarctic latitudes 
C)  Midlatitudes 
D)  Subtropical latitudes 
E)  Equatorial/Tropical latitudes

Question 18

Isotherms connect points of equal air temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How does longitude differ from latitude?

Accepted Answer

Lines of longitude are great circles pas

Question 20

The Equator is both a line of latitude and a great circle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Latitude is made up of great circles.

A map is a generalized view of an area,as seen from above,that is reduced in size.

This orbit requires the satellite to have a westward orbit.

Large-scale maps show a large geographic area in limited detail.

The Midlatitudes are

On this projection,Greenland and Antarctica are still somewhat enlarged relative to their accurate size,but some semblance of the Earth's curvature exists.

The representation of the three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional surface is known as a map projection.

Longitude runs from 0º to 90º.

Latitude measures location north and south of the Equator.

A small-scale map is used I.for maps of large geographic areas. II.for maps of small geographic areas. III.to illustrate great detail. IV.to illustrate limited geographic detail.

A GIS database is a large collection of data that can be placed in "data layers" by type of data,which can then be assembled into a map for reference.

The GPS satellites orbit the Earth once every ____ hours.

These lines connect places of equal air temperature.

This type of orbit requires that the satellite have an eastward orbit directly over the Equator at a very high altitude.

A latitude of 47º lies in which latitude zone?

The tallest waterfall in the world is named after an American but is not located in America.

A latitude of 30º lies in which latitude zone?

Isotherms connect points of equal air temperature.

How does longitude differ from latitude?

The Equator is both a line of latitude and a great circle.

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Exam 2: The Geographers Tools

Latitude is made up of great circles.

A map is a generalized view of an area,as seen from above,that is reduced in size.

This orbit requires the satellite to have a westward orbit.

Large-scale maps show a large geographic area in limited detail.

The Midlatitudes are

On this projection,Greenland and Antarctica are still somewhat enlarged relative to their accurate size,but some semblance of the Earth's curvature exists.

The representation of the three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional surface is known as a map projection.

Longitude runs from 0º to 90º.

Latitude measures location north and south of the Equator.

A small-scale map is used I.for maps of large geographic areas. II.for maps of small geographic areas. III.to illustrate great detail. IV.to illustrate limited geographic detail.

A GIS database is a large collection of data that can be placed in "data layers" by type of data,which can then be assembled into a map for reference.

The GPS satellites orbit the Earth once every ____ hours.

These lines connect places of equal air temperature.

This type of orbit requires that the satellite have an eastward orbit directly over the Equator at a very high altitude.

A latitude of 47º lies in which latitude zone?

The tallest waterfall in the world is named after an American but is not located in America.

A latitude of 30º lies in which latitude zone?

Isotherms connect points of equal air temperature.

How does longitude differ from latitude?

The Equator is both a line of latitude and a great circle.

Introduction to Physical Geography

Earth-Sun Geometry and the Seasons

The Global Energy System

Global Temperature Patterns

Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems

Global Climates and Global Climate Change

Plant Geography

The Global Distribution and Character of Soils

Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

Tectonic Processes and Landforms

Weathering and Mass Movements

Groundwater and Karst Landscapes

Fluvial Systems and Landforms

Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms

Arid Landscapes and Eolian Processes

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Population Growth and Environmental Impacts

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