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Unit 1: The World
Unit 1: The World
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_, or the belief that the individual's loyalty to the nation or state surpasses other interests
socialism
autocracy
nationalism
democracy
2
Next to Earth's outer core is a thick layer of hot, dense rock called the crust.
True
False
3
Causes winds to blow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
El Nino
Coriolis Effect
steppe
rain shadow
4
Which of Earth's layers is thickest?
the crust
the biosphere
the mantle
the core
5
A reading of 36 degrees North latitude and 140 degrees East longitude provides
an absolute location
a relative position
a global reckoning
a planar projection
6
Which area experiences the midnight sun?
the Midlatitude Zones
the Artic
the Equator
the Horse Latitudes
7
__ causes winds to blow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
Coriolis Effect
Equinox
rain shadow
El Nino
8
A phenomenon in which the ocean currents and water temperatures in the mid-Pacific reverse
Equinox
El Nino
Coriolis Effect
Steppe
9
Before computers, how did mapmakers create map projections?
with historical records.
with mathematical formulas.
with economic forecasts
with observation of natural distortions on Earth's surface.
10
A country with equal birth & death rates can experience population growth if it also has
long life expetancies.
emmigration
immigration
a high standard of living.
11
Which external force most likely formed the Great Lakes?
Glaciers scraped the ground.
Plate separation made the ground sink.
Rivers eroded the ground.
Strong winds wore down the ground.
12
Where do the most dramatic variations in the amount of sunlight occur?
the Tropic of Cancer
the Tropic of Capircorn
the Poles
the Equator
13
In the grid system used to locations on Earth's surface, lines parallel to the Equator are
barometric lines
geometric lines
longitudinal lines
latitudinal lines
14
Which type of map would be best for a person traveling on a mountain trail on foot?
a small scale thematic map
a small scale relief map
a large scale physical map
a large scale political map
15
Which is the best comparison to the geographic term "situation"?
a socially-important location
a latitude and longitude location where something happens
a position relative to other places or features
a specific site in a certain time period
16
Quaternary economic activities involve providing services, such as teachers, truck drivers, etc
False
True
17
Scientists think that Pangaea separated due to
glaciers
climate changes
weathering
continental drift
18
What effect is caused by a rain shadow?
Wetter, cooler areas develop on the leeward side of mtns.
Wetter, warmer areas develop on the windward side of mtns.
Drier, warmer areas develop on the leeward side of mtns.
Drier, cooler areas develop on the windward side of mtns.
19
Which is the main purpose for global positioning technology?
to determine elevation of geographic features on Earth
to determine absolute locations on Earth
to determine relative location on Earth
to determine the physical characteristics of regions
20
Critics of the desalination process argue that desalinated ocean water
is not nutritious
is difficult to bottle
is not safe to drink
is expensive to produce
21
The United States is an example of a(n)
industrializing country
less developed country
more developed country
newly industrialized country
22
Scientists theorize that Earth's largest physical features are created by
widening of continental shelves.
erosion from mountain meltwater.
softening of the mantle.
collisions between landmasses.
23
Earth's oceans are
almost as deep as the tallest mountains are high.
almost as deep as the tallest mountains are high.
one huge, continuous body of water.
roughly equivalent in size.
24
_ is the spread of culture traits, both material and non-material, from one culture to another
cultural assimilation
cultural dissonance
cultural diffusion
cultural dispersion
25
Why would a geographer think understanding our solar system is important?
determine which planets may have supported life inthe past
to track asteroids and comets so they don't collide w/ Earth
to understand how Earth fits into this system & into itself
to map the positions&orbits of our solar system's planets
26
an extremely dry area which supports very few plants or animals
solistice
desert
biome
steppe
27
The Grand Canyon was slowly created by what kind of external force?
wind erosion
water erosion
rock erosion
glacial movement
28
The side of Earth facing the sun is colder, and the side of Earth not facing the sun is warmer.
False
True
29
How does the D.T.M explain change over time in the population of a county or region?
by tracking birthrates and death rates
by tracking life expectancy
by measuring the immigration rate
by measuring the annual # of liver births per 1000 people
30
Because Earth is tilted on its axis,
different places receive different amounts of sunlight.
the seasons occur at the same time all parts of the world.
it is never dark at the North and South Poles.
ocean currents move in predictable patterns.
31
__ refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities.
Destablization
Modernization
Urbanization
Suburbanization
32
Spatial perspective considers how places, people, or objects relate across Earth's surface.
True
False
33
Afro-Asiatic, Dravidian, and Indo-European are examples of
geographic associations
ethnic groups
language families
climate regions
34
World trade is encouraged by the __ of natural resources.
uneven distribution
superabundance
equitable division
scarcity
35
A border that is established by a physical geographic feature such as a mountain range or river
cultural boundary
geometric boundary
natural boundary
ethnic boundary
36
Burning fossil fuels releases gases that cause
ocean levels to rise.
acid rain.
the Coriolis effect.
oases to form.
37
The I.R. is an example of __ bc new technology enabled culture traits to spread more quickly
cultural assimilation
cultural dissonance
cultural dispersion
cultural diffusion
38
When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
autumn
winter
summer
spring
39
The biosphere cannot exist without interaction with the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
True
False
40
Demography is the scientific study of
democracy
population
landforms
climates
41
Which is the best example of the geographic term, "site"?
a general region, such as the Grain Belt
a specific climate zone, such as the arctic tundra
a general setting, ex Detroit's situation as a port city
specific physical setting, ex. Baja CA's location w/o Mexico
42
A substance such as methane or carbon dioxide that traps heat in the the atmosphere
greenhouse gas
desert
El Nino
biome
43
Geographers & historians study culture hearths bc they are the centers where the civil. began.
True
False
44
A regional ecosystem with distinct plants and animals
desert
biome
solstice
steppe
45
Why is most of Earth's freshwater supply not available for consumption?
It is in polluted lakes and rivers.
It is too far underground.
It is trapped in the water cycle.
It is frozen in glaciers and ice caps.
46
A day on which the sun is directly over the Equator
Equinox
Coriolis Effect
El Nino
Solstice
47
High latitude climates support only limited plant and animal life because of
the powerful polar winds.
the lack of direct sunlight.
the El Nino phenomenon.
their extreme aridity.
48
One limitation of geospatial technology is that it cannot provide information about
why humans do things.
the things below the surface.
areas humans cannot safely visit.
the impact of industry.
49
The greenhouse effect is when the sun's rays pass through the atmosphere and heat is trapped.
False
True
50
To use remote sensing correctly, a geographer needs to be physically at the place of study.
False
True
51
Permanently frozen soil beneath the ground's surface
solstice
permafrost
desert
biome
52
What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
an international body that oversees trade agreements
an agreement among North American countries
a free trade area made up of European countries.
an alliance of Euro-Atlantic trading partners
53
Cities attract artist, scientists and intellectuals bc they tend to be a hub of culture.
True
False
54
When exhaust released from burning fossil fuels is heated in the atmosphere by solar radiation,
it creates tornadoes.
it creates hailstorms
it creates rain shadow.
it creates smog.
55
Humans are most likely to heavily populate a _____ area.
mountaintop
tundra
desert
river delta
56
The Amazon River basin is an example of a tropical dry climate.
True
False
57
According to scientists, in what climate do more than half of all plants and animals exist?
semi-arid
arid
tropical wet
tropical dry
58
A Mercator Projection is what type of projection?
planar projection
thematic projection
conic projection
cylindrical projection
59
Why are Mercury and Venus scalding hot?
They are made of hot gasses.
They have thin atmospheres.
They are closest to the sun.
They are made of semi-solid magma.
60
When does the shortest day of the year occur?
on the spring equinox
on the fall equinox
on the summer solstice
on the winter solstice
