CH. 1 Test Review

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of physical geography? The Smoky Mountains, The Sahara Desert, A man-made pond, The Nile River

Back

A man-made pond

Front

Who was the first person to demonstrate that the Earth was a sphere?

Back

Aristotle

Front

Who is known for inventing the word “geography”?

Back

Eratosthenes

Front

This captures, stories, queries, and displays geographic data that is more accurate than those drawn by hand.

Back

Geographic Information Science

Front

Which is an argument against using GPS and geotagging location services? Options: Using a physical map is more efficient, GPS isn't accurate, Your private information could be shared, Young people rely too much on technology

Back

Your private information could be shared

Front

What are the four types of distortion? Options: size, shape, direction, distance; size, shape, color, distance; size, direction, color, distance; size, shape, direction, scale

Back

size, shape, direction, distance

Front

Latitude lines, indicated by the range of 0-90 degrees, and are north or south of the Equator are called ________

Back

parallels

Front

Which of the following is an example of absolute location? On the Atlantic Coast, South Asia, 91° North, 110° West, Next to Wal-Mart

Back

91° North, 110° West

Front

Which of the following describes linear movement? How long something takes to move from point A to point B, How far a place or distance is perceived to be, How far something actually traveled, How many days it takes for something to ship across the world

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How far something actually traveled

Front

What type of region is a central city like Fort Wayne, Seattle, or Atlanta?

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Functional