Question 1

A written scale is 1/5280.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A conformal projection is a map that maintains the correct shape of features but distorts their relative size to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a true shape projection?

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 4

The reference meridian for longitude is the Equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A geostationary orbit is basically east-west.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If a particular satellite crosses the equator 12 times a day,always at the same time,we say it is in a

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 7

A map is

Accepted Answer

A)  a two-dimensional representation of a portion of the three-dimensional Earth. 
B)  a generalized view of an area, as seen from above but reduced in size. 
C)  a tool used to depict spatial information and to analyze spatial relationships. 
D)  none of these 
E)  all of these 
A)  a two-dimensional representation of a portion of the three-dimensional Earth. 
B)  a generalized view of an area, as seen from above but reduced in size. 
C)  a tool used to depict spatial information and to analyze spatial relationships. 
D)  none of these 
E)  all of these

Question 8

Which of the following distorts neither the size nor the shape of features?

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 9

This type of map scale shows the actual size of units on the map.

Accepted Answer

A)  Written (Verbal) Scale 
B)  Representative Fraction (Ratio Scale) 
C)  Graphic (or Bar) Scale 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  Written (Verbal) Scale 
B)  Representative Fraction (Ratio Scale) 
C)  Graphic (or Bar) Scale 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 10

The Arctic latitudes 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 11

Remote sensing was initially brought about by the development of

Accepted Answer

A)  high-speed cameras. 
B)  airplanes. 
C)  satellites. 
D)  infrared film. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  high-speed cameras. 
B)  airplanes. 
C)  satellites. 
D)  infrared film. 
E)  all of these.

Question 12

A Sun-synchronous orbit is basically east-west.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Where are the Midlatitudes located? What type of weather would you find there in general?

Accepted Answer

The Midlatitudes are located a

Question 14

Isohyets connect points of equal elevation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

This type of map scale shows the length of time necessary to traverse different sections of the freeway system moving at the posted speed limit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Written (Verbal) Scale 
B)  Representative Fraction (Ratio Scale) 
C)  Graphic (or Bar) Scale 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  Written (Verbal) Scale 
B)  Representative Fraction (Ratio Scale) 
C)  Graphic (or Bar) Scale 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 16

Which of the following represents the ratio of the size/distance on the map to the size/distance on the ground?

Accepted Answer

A)  Written (Verbal) Scale 
B)  Representative Fraction (Ratio Scale) 
C)  Graphic (or Bar) Scale 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  Written (Verbal) Scale 
B)  Representative Fraction (Ratio Scale) 
C)  Graphic (or Bar) Scale 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 17

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)are used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  to manage the spatial information associated with soils, wetlands, and vegetation species 
B)  to manage the spatial information associated with road networks, sewer lines, and utility lines 
C)  to manage the spatial information associated with the most efficient delivery routes, and the best place to build shopping centers 
D)  to manage the spatial information associated with the location of data collection sites, topography, and emergency traffic routes 
E) none of these 
A)  to manage the spatial information associated with soils, wetlands, and vegetation species 
B)  to manage the spatial information associated with road networks, sewer lines, and utility lines 
C)  to manage the spatial information associated with the most efficient delivery routes, and the best place to build shopping centers 
D)  to manage the spatial information associated with the location of data collection sites, topography, and emergency traffic routes 
E) none of these

Question 18

Which of the following most distorts the shape of features in order to most accurately project the size?

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 19

Which of the following statements about remote sensing is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remote sensing operates on the principle that objects on the Earth emit electromagnetic radiation that can be measured. 
B)  Objects on the Earth emit energy that is both visible and invisible to our unaided eyes. 
C)  A remote-sensing image begins with a measurement of emissivity by the satellite. 
D)  The collected data is only sent out to scientific users as false-colored images. 
E)  False-color images highlight particular geographic features of interest. 
A)  Remote sensing operates on the principle that objects on the Earth emit electromagnetic radiation that can be measured. 
B)  Objects on the Earth emit energy that is both visible and invisible to our unaided eyes. 
C)  A remote-sensing image begins with a measurement of emissivity by the satellite. 
D)  The collected data is only sent out to scientific users as false-colored images. 
E)  False-color images highlight particular geographic features of interest.

Question 20

Your latitude will always increase as you

Accepted Answer

A)  move north. 
B)  move south. 
C)  move away from the Equator. 
D)  move toward the Equator. 
E)  move toward the North Pole. 
A)  move north. 
B)  move south. 
C)  move away from the Equator. 
D)  move toward the Equator. 
E)  move toward the North Pole.

A written scale is 1/5280.

A conformal projection is a map that maintains the correct shape of features but distorts their relative size to one another.

Which of the following is an example of a true shape projection?

The reference meridian for longitude is the Equator.

A geostationary orbit is basically east-west.

If a particular satellite crosses the equator 12 times a day,always at the same time,we say it is in a

A map is

Which of the following distorts neither the size nor the shape of features?

This type of map scale shows the actual size of units on the map.

The Arctic latitudes are

Remote sensing was initially brought about by the development of

A Sun-synchronous orbit is basically east-west.

Where are the Midlatitudes located? What type of weather would you find there in general?

Isohyets connect points of equal elevation.

This type of map scale shows the length of time necessary to traverse different sections of the freeway system moving at the posted speed limit.

Which of the following represents the ratio of the size/distance on the map to the size/distance on the ground?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)are used for which of the following?

Which of the following most distorts the shape of features in order to most accurately project the size?

Which of the following statements about remote sensing is not true?

Your latitude will always increase as you

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

Filters

Exam 2: The Geographers Tools

A written scale is 1/5280.

A conformal projection is a map that maintains the correct shape of features but distorts their relative size to one another.

Which of the following is an example of a true shape projection?

The reference meridian for longitude is the Equator.

A geostationary orbit is basically east-west.

If a particular satellite crosses the equator 12 times a day,always at the same time,we say it is in a

A map is

Which of the following distorts neither the size nor the shape of features?

This type of map scale shows the actual size of units on the map.

The Arctic latitudes are

Remote sensing was initially brought about by the development of

A Sun-synchronous orbit is basically east-west.

Where are the Midlatitudes located? What type of weather would you find there in general?

Isohyets connect points of equal elevation.

This type of map scale shows the length of time necessary to traverse different sections of the freeway system moving at the posted speed limit.

Which of the following represents the ratio of the size/distance on the map to the size/distance on the ground?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)are used for which of the following?

Which of the following most distorts the shape of features in order to most accurately project the size?

Which of the following statements about remote sensing is not true?

Your latitude will always increase as you

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

Filters