Question 1

The main methodology governing geographic inquiry

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A)  is behavioral analysis.
B)  involves spatial analysis.
C)  uses chronological organization.
D)  is field work.
E)  is reasoning systematics.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

As we burn fossil fuels and release carbon dioxide,the temperature of our planet and the oceans will increase.When the oceans warm they will release more carbon dioxide,further warming the planet and oceans.If this occurs rapidly and causes a sudden rise in temperature,a(n) ________ has been crossed and that the planet has moved into a state of ________.

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A)  input level equilibrium
B)  input level disequilibrium
C)  threshold equilibrium
D)  threshold disequilibriumE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Theinductive  method of reasoning used by Earth scientists to discern patterns in nature involves reasoning from

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A)  the complex to the simple.
B)  the simple to the complex.
C)  the specific to the general.
D)  the general to the specific.
E)  Earth scientists use th deductive method.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

What is a hypothesis? How does it differ from a theory?

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Question 5

Observers in the southern hemisphere use the North Star (Polaris)to determine their latitude.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The key idea behind the scientific method is

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A)  the use of intuition in testing theories.
B)  an appeal to supernatural explanations when natural explanations have not yet been found for a phenomenon.
C)  the testing of ideas through controlled observations and experiments.
D)  unbridled speculation about the world.
E)  the systematic application of supposition.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Geography is described as

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A)  an Earth science.
B)  a human science.
C)  a physical science.
D)  a spatial science.
E)  a hard science.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Satellite images are based on

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A)  standard photographic film which is recovered after the satellite is returned to Earth.
B)  digital data that is stored electronically and then transmitted to Earth by radio waves.
C)  holographic images created using laser-generated interference patterns.
D)  sound waves that area bounced off surfaces and return to satellites.
E)  reflected light.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 9

List the 6 tasks the International Boundary Commission is charged with.

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Question 10

If City A is located west of City B,the time at City A is ________ than that at City B because Earth rotates from ________ when viewed from above the North Pole.

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A)  earlier west to east(i.e.,counterclockwise) 
B)  earlier east to west (i.e.,clockwise) 
C)  later west to east (i.e.,counterclockwise) 
D)  later east to west (i.e.,clockwise) E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The letters A.M.stand for

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A)  after midnight.
B)  after morning.
C)  ante majolica.
D)  ante meridiem.
E)  after meridian.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the condition of steady-state equilibrium?

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A)  system inputs always exactly balance outputs so the system never changes.
B)  system inputs and outputs fluctuate around a stable average so the system does not move far from its average condition.
C)  system inputs produce large,random fluctuations in output,forcing the system into a new state of equilibrium.
D)  systems slowly adjust to long-term changes in input and output.
E)  system inputs and outputs do not change and the average remains the same over time.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

If we burn fossil fuels,which release carbon dioxide and warm the atmosphere,as the oceans warm they will release more carbon dioxide,which warms the atmosphere.This is an example of ________ feedback.If the increased atmospheric carbon dioxide causes increased plant growth which removes carbon dioxide and cools the atmosphere,this is an example of ________ feedback.

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A)  positive positive
B)  positive negative
C)  negative negative
D)  negative positiveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate map scale?

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A)  1:3,168 000
B)  1:63 360
C)  1 cm = 0.25 km
D)  1:125 000
E)  1:5000F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

When Daylight Saving Time is in effect,clocks "spring forward" one hour in the Spring (Example: 1:00 A.M.becomes 2:00 A.M. )and "fall back" one hour in the Fall (Example: 2:00 A.M.becomes 1:00 A.M. ).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The science of physical geography is based on the realization that

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A)  nature is homogenous and spatially undifferentiated.
B)  the knowledge of spatial distributions is of little value in understanding nature.
C)  nature can best be described and understood as a set of interrelated components through which matter and energy flow.
D)  humans have no significant impact on the physical phenomena that occur in nature.
E)  past processes have no impact on present landscapes.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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A)  equilibrium imbalance of inputs and outputs
B)  steady state equilibrium large fluctuations about an average condition
C)  dynamic equilibrium small fluctuations about an average condition that changes gradually over time
D)  dynamic equilibrium large fluctuations that lead to a new normal.
E)  steady state equilibrium no change over time.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

On which one of the following projections do great circle routes appear as straight lines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercator projection
B)  Goode's homolosine projection
C)  any conic projection
D)  a gnomonic projectionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Society's relationship to the environment is described by the geographic theme of location.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If Earth warmed up,and more snow fell because of more water vapour in the atmosphere,and that snow then reduced Earth's temperature,which increased snow cover,then the initial increase in snow fall would be ________ feed back,while the continued increase in snow fall would be ________ feed back.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive positive
B)  positive negative
C)  negative positive
D)  negative negativeE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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What is a hypothesis? How does it differ from a theory?

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Which of the following is an example of an intermediate map scale?

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Theinductive method of reasoning used by Earth scientists to discern patterns in nature involves reasoning from

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If Earth warmed up,and more snow fell because of more water vapour in the atmosphere,and that snow then reduced Earth's temperature,which increased snow cover,then the initial increase in snow fall would be feed back,while the continued increase in snow fall would be feed back.

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Society's relationship to the environment is described by the geographic theme of location.

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The main methodology governing geographic inquiry

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The key idea behind the scientific method is

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Which of the following best describes the condition of steady-state equilibrium?

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Observers in the southern hemisphere use the North Star (Polaris)to determine their latitude.

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Which of the following is correctly matched?

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On which one of the following projections do great circle routes appear as straight lines?

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The letters A.M.stand for

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If City A is located west of City B,the time at City A is than that at City B because Earth rotates from when viewed from above the North Pole.

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List the 6 tasks the International Boundary Commission is charged with.

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