Question 1

A Mercator projection is an equivalent projection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In which of the following are lines of latitude and longitude not at right angles to each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  globe 
B)  Mercator Projection 
C)  Albers Projection 
D)  Robinson Projection 
E)  a, c, and d 
A)  globe 
B)  Mercator Projection 
C)  Albers Projection 
D)  Robinson Projection 
E)  a, c, and d

Question 4

Which of the following slightly distorts the shape and size of features in order to more closely represent the Earth on a two-dimensional paper?

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 5

Which of the following is an example of a conformal 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 6

An equivalent 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 7

In this type of orbit the satellite has the same rotational speed as the rotation of the Earth (one rotation every 24 hours).

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 8

Remote sensing didn't really take off until on-board cameras for airplanes were developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Large-scale maps show a small geographic area in great detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Longitude measures your position north or south of the Equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements about remote sensing are 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 12

These lines connect places of equal amounts of precipitation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Although GPS is an accurate tool,which of the following are sources of error for it?

Accepted Answer

A)  The atmosphere can affect the signal speed of the GPS signal, leading to errors in the distance calculation. 
B)  Signals from multiple GPS satellites can interfere with each other, causing the receiver to miscalculate the time for a signal to reach it. 
C)  Individual satellite altitudes vary with time, but the receiver uses predetermined altitudes in its calculations. 
D)  Buildings and trees can cause the GPS signal to be deflected so that two slightly different signals will reach the receiver at the same time. 
A)  The atmosphere can affect the signal speed of the GPS signal, leading to errors in the distance calculation. 
B)  Signals from multiple GPS satellites can interfere with each other, causing the receiver to miscalculate the time for a signal to reach it. 
C)  Individual satellite altitudes vary with time, but the receiver uses predetermined altitudes in its calculations. 
D)  Buildings and trees can cause the GPS signal to be deflected so that two slightly different signals will reach the receiver at the same time.

Question 14

The Global Positioning System (GPS)makes use of _____ satellites.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  15 
C)  18 
D)  24 
E)  32 
A)  12 
B)  15 
C)  18 
D)  24 
E)  32

Question 15

This type of orbit is designed to allow a satellite to remain in one place above the Earth.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The Subarctic 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 17

This type of map scale remains accurate if the map is enlarged or reduced when photocopying.

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 18

Small-scale maps show a small geographic area in great detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

On which of the following would Greenland be significantly larger than the United States?

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 20

Remote sensing means to measure the properties of the environment in remote locals by conducting field work and collecting samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A Mercator projection is an equivalent projection.

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

In which of the following are lines of latitude and longitude not at right angles to each other?

Which of the following slightly distorts the shape and size of features in order to more closely represent the Earth on a two-dimensional paper?

Which of the following is an example of a conformal projection?

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

In this type of orbit the satellite has the same rotational speed as the rotation of the Earth (one rotation every 24 hours).

Remote sensing didn't really take off until on-board cameras for airplanes were developed.

Large-scale maps show a small geographic area in great detail.

Longitude measures your position north or south of the Equator.

Which of the following statements about remote sensing are true?

These lines connect places of equal amounts of precipitation.

Although GPS is an accurate tool,which of the following are sources of error for it?

The Global Positioning System (GPS)makes use of _____ satellites.

This type of orbit is designed to allow a satellite to remain in one place above the Earth.

The Subarctic latitudes are

This type of map scale remains accurate if the map is enlarged or reduced when photocopying.

Small-scale maps show a small geographic area in great detail.

On which of the following would Greenland be significantly larger than the United States?

Remote sensing means to measure the properties of the environment in remote locals by conducting field work and collecting samples.

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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Exam 2: The Geographers Tools

A Mercator projection is an equivalent projection.

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

In which of the following are lines of latitude and longitude not at right angles to each other?

Which of the following slightly distorts the shape and size of features in order to more closely represent the Earth on a two-dimensional paper?

Which of the following is an example of a conformal projection?

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

In this type of orbit the satellite has the same rotational speed as the rotation of the Earth (one rotation every 24 hours).

Remote sensing didn't really take off until on-board cameras for airplanes were developed.

Large-scale maps show a small geographic area in great detail.

Longitude measures your position north or south of the Equator.

Which of the following statements about remote sensing are true?

These lines connect places of equal amounts of precipitation.

Although GPS is an accurate tool,which of the following are sources of error for it?

The Global Positioning System (GPS)makes use of _____ satellites.

This type of orbit is designed to allow a satellite to remain in one place above the Earth.

The Subarctic latitudes are

This type of map scale remains accurate if the map is enlarged or reduced when photocopying.

Small-scale maps show a small geographic area in great detail.

On which of the following would Greenland be significantly larger than the United States?

Remote sensing means to measure the properties of the environment in remote locals by conducting field work and collecting samples.

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