Question 1

An equivalent 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 2

Isohyets connect points of equal amounts of precipitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Latitude runs from 0º to 90º.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Expensive (more than $10,000)GPS receivers can pinpoint geographic locations to within about __[1]____ meters (__[2]____ ft.).
Answer 1 Choices:
100
50
20
10
1
Answer 2 Choices:
330
165
66
33
3.3

Accepted Answer

Answer1:

Question 5

Isopachs connect points of equal air temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In this type of orbit,the satellite slightly overshoots the orbital path of the previous day,resulting in overlapping coverage 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 7

1/36000 is representative of which type of map scale?

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 8

A representative fraction is one inch = 5280 feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The GPS is accurate to within inches with a common hand-held receiver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are projections?
I.globe
II.Mercator Map
III.Albers Map
IV.Robinson Map

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III 
B)  II and IV 
C)  I, II, and IV 
D)  II, III, and IV 
E)  III and IV 
A)  I and III 
B)  II and IV 
C)  I, II, and IV 
D)  II, III, and IV 
E)  III and IV

Question 11

These lines connect places of equal atmospheric pressure.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Lines of longitude

Accepted Answer

A)  run east and west. 
B)  run north and south. 
C)  are called meridians. 
D)  are called parallels. 
E)  both b and c 
A)  run east and west. 
B)  run north and south. 
C)  are called meridians. 
D)  are called parallels. 
E)  both b and c

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

Isohyets connect points of equal amounts of precipitation.

Latitude runs from 0º to 90º.

Expensive (more than $10,000)GPS receivers can pinpoint geographic locations to within about [1] meters ([2]____ ft.). Answer 1 Choices: 100 50 20 10 1 Answer 2 Choices: 330 165 66 33 3.3

Isopachs connect points of equal air temperature.

In this type of orbit,the satellite slightly overshoots the orbital path of the previous day,resulting in overlapping coverage of the Earth.

1/36000 is representative of which type of map scale?

A representative fraction is one inch = 5280 feet.

The GPS is accurate to within inches with a common hand-held receiver.

Which of the following are projections? I.globe II.Mercator Map III.Albers Map IV.Robinson Map

These lines connect places of equal atmospheric pressure.

Lines of longitude

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The Global Energy System

Global Temperature Patterns

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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

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Weathering and Mass Movements

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

Isohyets connect points of equal amounts of precipitation.

Latitude runs from 0º to 90º.

Expensive (more than $10,000)GPS receivers can pinpoint geographic locations to within about __[1]____ meters (__[2]____ ft.). Answer 1 Choices: 100 50 20 10 1 Answer 2 Choices: 330 165 66 33 3.3

Isopachs connect points of equal air temperature.

In this type of orbit,the satellite slightly overshoots the orbital path of the previous day,resulting in overlapping coverage of the Earth.

1/36000 is representative of which type of map scale?

A representative fraction is one inch = 5280 feet.

The GPS is accurate to within inches with a common hand-held receiver.

Which of the following are projections? I.globe II.Mercator Map III.Albers Map IV.Robinson Map

These lines connect places of equal atmospheric pressure.

Lines of longitude

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

Expensive (more than $10,000)GPS receivers can pinpoint geographic locations to within about [1] meters ([2]____ ft.). Answer 1 Choices: 100 50 20 10 1 Answer 2 Choices: 330 165 66 33 3.3