Question 1

Which of the following is the smallest Small Circle?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 ˚N 
B)  89 ˚S 
C)  90 ˚W 
D)  46 ˚E 
A)  5 ˚N 
B)  89 ˚S 
C)  90 ˚W 
D)  46 ˚E

Question 2

Great circles are parallel to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An Albers equal-area projection is a conformal projection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The largest freestanding rock in the world rises over 1100 feet and is called Uluru.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cartographers work to present spatial information in ways that maximize understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Isotherms connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Latitudes are also called meridians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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 10

While GPS is very accurate,it can be thrown off by dust and water vapor in the atmosphere,multiple signal reflections from tall trees and buildings,and scattering from flocks of birds flying through the signal path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The surface of Venus,which is totally obscured behind a thick cloud layer,has been thoroughly mapped.Which one of the following ways would work the best for a satellite sent to Venus to map its surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  active remote sensing by a satellite in a geostationary orbit 
B)  active remote sensing by a satellite in a Sun-synchronous orbit 
C)  passive remote sensing by a satellite in a geostationary orbit 
D)  passive remote sensing by a satellite in a Sun-synchronous orbit 
E)  all of these 
A)  active remote sensing by a satellite in a geostationary orbit 
B)  active remote sensing by a satellite in a Sun-synchronous orbit 
C)  passive remote sensing by a satellite in a geostationary orbit 
D)  passive remote sensing by a satellite in a Sun-synchronous orbit 
E)  all of these

Question 12

Isopachs connect points of equal sedimentary thickness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

This orbit is basically north-south between the poles with an 8° angular inclination.

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 14

A Sun-synchronous orbit is basically north-south.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A large-scale map

Accepted Answer

A)  shows a relatively large geographic area with a relatively high level of detail. 
B)  shows a relatively large geographic area with a relatively low level of detail. 
C)  shows a relatively small geographic area with a relatively high level of detail. 
D)  shows a relatively small geographic area with a relatively low level of detail. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  shows a relatively large geographic area with a relatively high level of detail. 
B)  shows a relatively large geographic area with a relatively low level of detail. 
C)  shows a relatively small geographic area with a relatively high level of detail. 
D)  shows a relatively small geographic area with a relatively low level of detail. 
E)  none of these.

Question 16

The reference meridian for longitude is the Prime Meridian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What type of map is an Albers equal-area projection? What quantity is sacrificed and what quantity remains accurate?

Accepted Answer

An Albers equal-area projectio

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an equivalent 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 19

This type of orbit requires satellites to be at an elevation of 700-850 km above the surface of the Earth.

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 20

On a typical thematic map of the United States,which of the following would not be usually depicted?

Accepted Answer

A)  national and state boundaries 
B)  location of major floodplains and earthquake zones 
C)  location of major cities 
D)  the course of major rivers 
E)  state capitals 
A)  national and state boundaries 
B)  location of major floodplains and earthquake zones 
C)  location of major cities 
D)  the course of major rivers 
E)  state capitals

Which of the following is the smallest Small Circle?

Great circles are parallel to one another.

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

An Albers equal-area projection is a conformal projection.

The largest freestanding rock in the world rises over 1100 feet and is called Uluru.

Cartographers work to present spatial information in ways that maximize understanding.

Isotherms connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

Latitudes are also called meridians.

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

While GPS is very accurate,it can be thrown off by dust and water vapor in the atmosphere,multiple signal reflections from tall trees and buildings,and scattering from flocks of birds flying through the signal path.

The surface of Venus,which is totally obscured behind a thick cloud layer,has been thoroughly mapped.Which one of the following ways would work the best for a satellite sent to Venus to map its surface?

Isopachs connect points of equal sedimentary thickness.

This orbit is basically north-south between the poles with an 8° angular inclination.

A Sun-synchronous orbit is basically north-south.

A large-scale map

The reference meridian for longitude is the Prime Meridian.

What type of map is an Albers equal-area projection? What quantity is sacrificed and what quantity remains accurate?

Which of the following is an example of an equivalent projection?

This type of orbit requires satellites to be at an elevation of 700-850 km above the surface of the Earth.

On a typical thematic map of the United States,which of the following would not be usually depicted?

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Which of the following is the smallest Small Circle?

Great circles are parallel to one another.

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

An Albers equal-area projection is a conformal projection.

The largest freestanding rock in the world rises over 1100 feet and is called Uluru.

Cartographers work to present spatial information in ways that maximize understanding.

Isotherms connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

Latitudes are also called meridians.

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

While GPS is very accurate,it can be thrown off by dust and water vapor in the atmosphere,multiple signal reflections from tall trees and buildings,and scattering from flocks of birds flying through the signal path.

The surface of Venus,which is totally obscured behind a thick cloud layer,has been thoroughly mapped.Which one of the following ways would work the best for a satellite sent to Venus to map its surface?

Isopachs connect points of equal sedimentary thickness.

This orbit is basically north-south between the poles with an 8° angular inclination.

A Sun-synchronous orbit is basically north-south.

A large-scale map

The reference meridian for longitude is the Prime Meridian.

What type of map is an Albers equal-area projection? What quantity is sacrificed and what quantity remains accurate?

Which of the following is an example of an equivalent projection?

This type of orbit requires satellites to be at an elevation of 700-850 km above the surface of the Earth.

On a typical thematic map of the United States,which of the following would not be usually depicted?

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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