Question 1

One of the main topics discussed in the opening two-page spread of Chapter 1 (The Nature of Physical Geography) was

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A)  the relevance of geography in our modern world.
B)  that volcanoes have dramatically changed the atmosphere over time.
C)  a huge meteorite impact caused the dinosaurs to become extinct.
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 2

The concept of overlay in geographic information systems (GIS) refers to the

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A)  incorporation of multiple types of digital spatial data (maps) in answering research questions.
B)  constant,automatic updating of digital spatial data (maps) of the same type with newer data.
C)  use of digital spatial data (maps) to identify what lies deep beneath the Earth's surface.
D)  inclusion of a grid (such as latitude-longitude or universal Transverse Mercator) on a digital spatial dataset (map) .

Question 3

The Prime Meridian separates

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A)  great circles from small circles.
B)  the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere.
C)  the Eastern Hemisphere from the Western Hemisphere.
D)  places experiencing one day on the calendar from places experiencing another day on the calendar.

Question 4

On the map below,all of the following would be considered "interpretations" except

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A)  spring migration routes.
B)  Ivvavic National Park.
C)  concentrated calving areas.
D)  porcupine caribou herd range.

Question 5

The number of degrees of longitude that a place has is derived from the angle formed by the place's location on the Earth surface,

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A)  the center of the Earth at the same latitude,and the North Pole (if in the Northern Hemisphere) or South Pole (if in the Southern Hemisphere) .
B)  the center of the Earth,and the equator.
C)  the center of the Earth at the same latitude,and the Prime Meridian at the same latitude.
D)  the center of the Earth at the same latitude,and the International Date Line at the same latitude. C

Question 6

In the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) ,beginning at the Principal Meridian,the land is subdivided into six-mile-wide,north-south strips of land called ________; beginning at the Base Line,the land is subdivided into six-mile-wide,east-west strips of land called ________.

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A)  northings; eastings
B)  eastings; northings
C)  townships; ranges
D)  ranges; townships

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the transfer of energy,matter,or momentum in the atmosphere?

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A)  Momentum is usually transferred from the surface upward.
B)  Energy transfer occurs when water changes state between solid,liquid,or gas.
C)  Matter is transferred so effectively that the spatial distribution of matter in the atmosphere is uniform.
D)  No transfer of energy,matter,or momentum can occur in the polar part of the atmosphere. B

Question 8

Shaded relief maps are most directly helpful in

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A)  determining the average annual climatic features across the Earth's surface.
B)  identifying the shape of features of the Earth.
C)  representing the types of features on the surface of the Earth.
D)  "seeing through" the surface of the Earth to the subsurface.

Question 9

Which of the following coordinate systems is used outside of the United States?

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A)  Universal Transverse Mercator
B)  State Plane Coordinate System
C)  Public Land Survey System
D)  All of these are used outside of the United States.

Question 10

The relationship between mountains and precipitation can be generalized by saying that

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A)  mountaintops tend to have more precipitation in summer but less precipitation in winter than the surrounding lowlands.
B)  mountaintops tend to have more precipitation in winter but less precipitation in summer than the surrounding lowlands.
C)  mountaintops generally experience more precipitation than the surrounding lowlands.
D)  mountaintops generally experience less precipitation that the surrounding lowlands.

Question 11

0° of latitude is found at the ________,and 90° of latitude is found at the ________.

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A)  South Pole; North Pole
B)  South Pole; Equator
C)  Equator; North Pole
D)  North Pole; Prime Meridian

Question 12

In the rock cycle,sediment is stripped away and transported by the process of ________ after the process of ________ has taken place.

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A)  erosion; weathering.
B)  weathering; erosion.
C)  uplift; solidification.
D)  solidification; uplift.

Question 13

How does spilled oil,such as that in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill,affect oceanic organisms?

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A)  The type of bacteria that consumes oil thrives
B)  Animals that ingest oil become ill or die
C)  Shallow ocean plants are harmed when the oil blocks incoming sunlight
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 14

If it is 9:00 a.m.in your time zone,two time zones west of you the clock will say

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A)  7:00 a.m.
B)  11:00 a.m.

Question 15

Which of the following would be an example of qualitative data?

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A)  A physical geographer measuring the time required for a plume of air pollution to reach a town
B)  A physical geographer taking a census of the number of pine trees infested with a certain disease
C)  A physical geographer monitoring the water temperature in a stream
D)  A physical geographer noting the color of a soil D

Question 16

Sinusoidal projections operate based on the premise that

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A)  distortion should be minimized in polar areas and maximized in equatorial areas.
B)  the map can be interrupted in areas that are not important to show on a particular map and distortion can be minimized in areas that are more important to show accurately.
C)  parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude should intersect at right angles.
D)  the globe is projected onto a cone,with minimized distortion along the arc or arcs where the cone intersects with the globe.

Question 17

A hypothesis is a

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A)  conclusion based on results of an investigation.
B)  proposed explanation developed before formal investigation.
C)  question developed that leads to an observation.
D)  strategy for solving a scientific problem.

Question 18

The spatial interpolation features of a geographic information system (GIS) would be most useful when a researcher needs to

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A)  detect energy at a wavelength that is not detected directly by an existing satellite.
B)  estimate data at a particular point where it has not been measured.
C)  use a large-scale map but only a small-scale map of the area of interest is available.
D)  identify the optimal route through an area.

Question 19

A conformal map projection is one that

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A)  is based on the idea of projecting the image on all or part of the globe onto a cone.
B)  preserves (i.e.,does not distort) the shapes of features,like countries or continents.
C)  preserves (i.e.,does not distort) the area of features,like countries or continents.
D)  allows only a hemisphere or less of the Earth's surface to be shown on a map.

Question 20

The difference between active and passive remote sensing systems is that

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A)  active systems involve the latest generation of satellites while passive systems use signals from older satellites.
B)  active systems include aerial photography while passive systems rely on satellite imagery.
C)  active systems can operate throughout cloud or fog cover while passive systems require clear sky conditions.
D)  active systems emit their own energy while passive systems simply detect existing energy signals.

Exam 1: The Nature of Physical Geography

One of the main topics discussed in the opening two-page spread of Chapter 1 (The Nature of Physical Geography) was

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The concept of overlay in geographic information systems (GIS) refers to the

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The Prime Meridian separates

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On the map below,all of the following would be considered "interpretations" except

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The number of degrees of longitude that a place has is derived from the angle formed by the place's location on the Earth surface,

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In the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) ,beginning at the Principal Meridian,the land is subdivided into six-mile-wide,north-south strips of land called ________; beginning at the Base Line,the land is subdivided into six-mile-wide,east-west strips of land called ________.

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Which of the following statements is true about the transfer of energy,matter,or momentum in the atmosphere?

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Shaded relief maps are most directly helpful in

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Which of the following coordinate systems is used outside of the United States?

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The relationship between mountains and precipitation can be generalized by saying that

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0° of latitude is found at the ________,and 90° of latitude is found at the ________.

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In the rock cycle,sediment is stripped away and transported by the process of ________ after the process of ________ has taken place.

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How does spilled oil,such as that in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill,affect oceanic organisms?

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If it is 9:00 a.m.in your time zone,two time zones west of you the clock will say

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Which of the following would be an example of qualitative data?

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Sinusoidal projections operate based on the premise that

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A hypothesis is a

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The spatial interpolation features of a geographic information system (GIS) would be most useful when a researcher needs to

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A conformal map projection is one that

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The difference between active and passive remote sensing systems is that

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