Question 1

If the axis of the Earth was not "tilted," Earth would not experience ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the axis of the Earth was...

Question 2

The shortest distance between the Earth and Sun during the year is approximately 147 million kilometers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

China has one time zone yet is as large as the mainland United States which has four time zones. Speculate on why this is so.

Accepted Answer

Each country is free to suit i

Question 4

Geography has much to offer to the study of globalization because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the best discipline 
B)  ignores science to focus on understanding 
C)  is not a narrow discipline 
D)  has a sharp focus on cultural affairs 
E)  is the most mathematical of disciplines 
A)  is the best discipline 
B)  ignores science to focus on understanding 
C)  is not a narrow discipline 
D)  has a sharp focus on cultural affairs 
E)  is the most mathematical of disciplines

Question 5

When the circle of illumination just touches the Arctic Circle and the North Pole is dark, the date is closest to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  March 23 
B)  June 21 
C)  September 23 
D)  December 21 
E)  July 4 
A)  March 23 
B)  June 21 
C)  September 23 
D)  December 21 
E)  July 4

Question 6

The Earth's polar and equatorial diameters vary by ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  0.3 
C)  7.5 
D)  10 
E)  27 
A)  0 
B)  0.3 
C)  7.5 
D)  10 
E)  27

Question 7

The circle of illumination just touches the Antarctic Circle on or about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  March 23 
B)  June 21 
C)  September 23 
D)  December 21 
E)  January 1 
A)  March 23 
B)  June 21 
C)  September 23 
D)  December 21 
E)  January 1

Question 8

On December 22, all areas inside the Antarctic Circle are in daylight for a full 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of rocks 
B)  Earth description 
C)  planet measurement 
D)  drawing of maps 
E)  the study of human culture 
A)  the study of rocks 
B)  Earth description 
C)  planet measurement 
D)  drawing of maps 
E)  the study of human culture

Question 10

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic 
C)  Equator 
D)  Arctic Circle 
E)  axis 
A)  radius 
B)  Plane of the Ecliptic 
C)  Equator 
D)  Arctic Circle 
E)  axis

Question 11

The apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, and stars is actually an illusion created by the easterly spin of the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Any time you cross the International Date Line, there is a change of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  season 
B)  hour 
C)  year 
D)  day 
E)  day and time zone 
A)  season 
B)  hour 
C)  year 
D)  day 
E)  day and time zone

Question 13

Which of the following is a central meridian in the standardized time system?

Accepted Answer

A)  5°W 
B)  10°W 
C)  15°W 
D)  20°W 
E)  25°W 
A)  5°W 
B)  10°W 
C)  15°W 
D)  20°W 
E)  25°W

Question 14

The circle of illumination divides the Earth into a light and a dark hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ellipse 
B)  circle 
C)  spheroid 
D)  oblate spheroid 
E)  parabola 
A)  ellipse 
B)  circle 
C)  spheroid 
D)  oblate spheroid 
E)  parabola

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the latitude and longitude of North America?

Accepted Answer

A)  northern and southern hemispheres 
B)  eastern and western hemispheres 
C)  northern and eastern hemispheres 
D)  eastern and southern hemispheres 
E)  northern and western hemispheres 
A)  northern and southern hemispheres 
B)  eastern and western hemispheres 
C)  northern and eastern hemispheres 
D)  eastern and southern hemispheres 
E)  northern and western hemispheres

Question 17

Earth revolves around the North Star.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The adoption of Daylight Savings Time would be of little value for most nations in the Tropics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

At the North Pole, the speed of rotation of the Earth is 0 kilometers per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Sun is a star in the ________ galaxy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Orion 
B)  Milky Way 
C)  Proxima Centauri 
D)  Alpha Centauri 
E)  Betelgeuse 
A)  Orion 
B)  Milky Way 
C)  Proxima Centauri 
D)  Alpha Centauri 
E)  Betelgeuse

If the axis of the Earth was not "tilted," Earth would not experience ________.

The shortest distance between the Earth and Sun during the year is approximately 147 million kilometers.

China has one time zone yet is as large as the mainland United States which has four time zones. Speculate on why this is so.

Geography has much to offer to the study of globalization because it ________.

When the circle of illumination just touches the Arctic Circle and the North Pole is dark, the date is closest to ________.

The Earth's polar and equatorial diameters vary by ________ percent.

The circle of illumination just touches the Antarctic Circle on or about ________.

On December 22, all areas inside the Antarctic Circle are in daylight for a full 24 hours.

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the ________.

The apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, and stars is actually an illusion created by the easterly spin of the Earth.

Any time you cross the International Date Line, there is a change of ________.

Which of the following is a central meridian in the standardized time system?

The circle of illumination divides the Earth into a light and a dark hemisphere.

The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a(n) ________.

Which of the following best describes the latitude and longitude of North America?

Earth revolves around the North Star.

The adoption of Daylight Savings Time would be of little value for most nations in the Tropics.

At the North Pole, the speed of rotation of the Earth is 0 kilometers per hour.

The Sun is a star in the ________ galaxy.

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 1: Introduction to Earth

If the axis of the Earth was not "tilted," Earth would not experience ________.

The shortest distance between the Earth and Sun during the year is approximately 147 million kilometers.

China has one time zone yet is as large as the mainland United States which has four time zones. Speculate on why this is so.

Geography has much to offer to the study of globalization because it ________.

When the circle of illumination just touches the Arctic Circle and the North Pole is dark, the date is closest to ________.

The Earth's polar and equatorial diameters vary by ________ percent.

The circle of illumination just touches the Antarctic Circle on or about ________.

On December 22, all areas inside the Antarctic Circle are in daylight for a full 24 hours.

The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________.

The line connecting the points of maximum flattening on Earth's surface is called the ________.

The apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, and stars is actually an illusion created by the easterly spin of the Earth.

Any time you cross the International Date Line, there is a change of ________.

Which of the following is a central meridian in the standardized time system?

The circle of illumination divides the Earth into a light and a dark hemisphere.

The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a(n) ________.

Which of the following best describes the latitude and longitude of North America?

Earth revolves around the North Star.

The adoption of Daylight Savings Time would be of little value for most nations in the Tropics.

At the North Pole, the speed of rotation of the Earth is 0 kilometers per hour.

The Sun is a star in the ________ galaxy.

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climate and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns of the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Weathering: Mass Wasting and Erosion

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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