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Fall '24 CP Human Geography Quiz I
Fall '24 CP Human Geography Quiz I
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Chapter 1: "This is Geography" Contemporary Human Geography by J. Rubenstein; pp. 2-33
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These regions are organized around a focal point and are defined by an activity that occurs across the region
subregions
functional regions
formal regions
vernacular regions
2
Which of the following is a
perceptual
region?
"Up North"
Rock Hill School District Three attendance zone
South America
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3
This moves the clock forward or back 24 hours when it is crossed.
OnStar Satellite Systems
the Equator
Washington, D.C.
the International Date Line
4
Sophisticated computerized system that combines tracking from global postioning systems and data from remote sensing
Global Positioning System [GPS]
Global Information System [GIS]
PowerSchool
the CIA
5
A Standard Operating Procedure is ..
Unimportant
Never done in our class
Promotes disorganization
A rule or way of doing things
6
Which of the following is a
continent
?
the Arctic
the United States
North America
South Africa
7
I can find the United States of America on a blank world map.
False
True
8
This tracks targeted location information.
Global Information System [GIS]
Global Positioning System [GPS]
remote sensing
My mom
9
These maps that show natural features of the Earth’s surface
political maps
physical maps
historical maps
projection maps
10
What is the capital of the United States of America?
New York City
Washington
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
11
These regions are united by physical, cultural, or economic traits.
functional regions
vernacular regions
formal regions
subregions
12
What is the best MLB team, according to Ms. Bell?
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Arizona Diamondbacks
13
The science and art of map making
geography
Cartman
cartography
history
14
A Meridian runs north and south and is also known as a line of …
Last Resort
latitude
Equator
longitude
15
"Fort Mill is located midway between Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC." This describes ...
situation
space
site
scale
16
What is the capital of Canada?
Drake's Mom's House
Ottawa
Quebec
Toronto
17
What is the best NHL team, according to Ms. Bell?
Pittsburgh Penguins
New York Rangers
Carolina Hurricanes
Philadelphia Flyers
18
A parallel, which runs east to west, is also known as a line of ...
scale
latitude
longitude
trade
19
What is the toponym of where you live?
34.9048° N, 80.9801° W
The American South
Rock Hill
Washington, D.C.
20
What does the acronym "OABAAB" mean?
Our Agile Boss Always Angers Bears
Every Good Boy Does Fine
Once Upon A Time, There Was A Bearcat
Once a Bearcat, Always A Bearcat
21
This is the physical earth, including the ground under our feet
HYDROSPHERE
ATMOSPHERE
LITHOSPHERE
BIOSPHERE
22
This divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
the Equator
the United States
the Tropic of Capricorn
the Prime Meridian
23
This is a unique point on the Earth.
situation
town
place
site
24
What is the best NFL team, according to Ms. Bell?
Philadelphia Eagles
Dallas Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers
Houston Texans
25
Which of the following is a
transnational corporation
?
Rock Hill High School
Wing King
The Catawba Nation
Nike
26
These maps show information about events and where they occurred
projection maps
historical maps
physical maps
political maps
27
This divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
the Tropic of Capricorn
the Prime Meridian
the Equator
the United States
28
This divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
the Equator
Iraq
the International Date Line
the Prime Meridian
29
These maps show the entire surface of the world
projection maps
historical maps
political maps
physical maps
30
What is the best college, according to Ms. Bell?
Clemson University
University of South Carolina
Winthrop University
Penn State University
31
These maps show information such as cities, capitals, states, and countries
projection maps
physical maps
political maps
historical maps
32
This includes all living things
HYDROSPHERE
ATMOSPHERE
BIOSPHERE
LITHOSPHERE
33
What do you use to find
approximate
distances on maps?
the Equator
the Prime Meridian
a scale bar
compass rose
34
What would you use to find
cardinal direction
on a map?
the Equator
the Prime Meridian
a compass rose
a scale bar
35
S.O.P. means ...
Stallions Often Panic
Standard Operating Procedure
Son of a Pirate
Sorry Old Panther
36
This describes the relationship between humans and their environment
CULTURAL ECOLOGY
GLOBALIZATION
LITHOSPHERE
CARTOGRAPHY
37
This is the live collection of geographic data through airplanes, satellites, and cell phone pings.
Global Information System [GIS}
Global Positioning System [GPS]
Canvas
remote sensing
38
The increasing connection of economic, cultural, and political characteristics across the world
Americanization
gentrification
global information systems (GIS)
globalization
39
Which of the following is a
perceptual
region?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rock Hill School District Three attendance zone
"Up North"
South America
40
What is the best NBA team, according to Ms. Bell?
Philadelphia 76ers
Charlotte Hornets
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
41
This moves the clock forward or back 24 hours when it is crossed.
the Equator
OnStar Satellite Systems
Washington, D.C.
the International Date Line
42
This describes the relationship between the size of features on a map and their actual size on earth.
climate
latitude
longitude
scale
43
English is the official language of the United States
True
False
44
Who is the Principal of Rock Hill High School?
Ozzie Ahl
Mr. King
Yer Mom
Ms. Bell
