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Multiple Choice Questions - (40) Figure: 1G.05 - (1)

Odd Numbered - (20) Figure: 1G.06 - (1)

Even Numbered - (20) Figure: 1G.07 - (1)

Bloom's Level: Analyze - (14) Figure: 1G.08 - (1)

Bloom's Level: Apply - (8) Figure: 1H.01 - (1)

Bloom's Level: Evaluate - (3) Figure: 1H.02 - (1)

Bloom's Level: Remember - (5) Section: 1A - (9)

Bloom's Level: Understand - (10) Section: 1B - (7)

Figure: 1A.01 - (1) Section: 1C - (5)

Figure: 1A.01a - (1) Section: 1E - (4)

Figure: 1B.01 - (3) Section: 1F - (6)

Figure: 1B.03 - (1) Section: 1G - (7)

Figure: 1C.01 - (1) Section: 1H - (2)

Figure: 1C.03 - (2) Topic: Cultural landscapes - (2)

Figure: 1C.04 - (1) Topic: Geographic theories - (4)

Figure: 1E.01 - (1) Topic: Geography as a Discipline - (1)

Figure: 1E.02 - (1) Topic: Localization - (2)

Figure: 1E.03 - (1) Topic: Location - (10)

Figure: 1F.01 - (1) Topic: Maps and mapping techniques - (7)

Figure: 1F.02 - (1) Topic: Place and space - (8)

Figure: 1F.04 - (1) Topic: Regions - (6)

Figure: 1G.02 - (1) Type: Multiple Choice - (40)

1. The shades representing patterns on the political maps are

almost exactly the same.very similar with significant differences.

→ reversed.not colored at all alike.

Multiple Choice QuestionThe shades representing patterns on the poli...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeFigure: 1A.01

Section: 1ATopic: Maps and mapping techniques

Type: Multiple Choice2. An example of a cognate discipline to geography might be

sociology, since sociologists are sometimes interested in mapping behavior.geology, since both geologist and physical geographers might be interested in landforms.political science, since political scientists often map and understand electoral and other political patterns spatially.

→ all of the above would be cognate disciplines.

Multiple Choice QuestionAn example of a cognate discipline to geogra...

Bloom's Level: ApplySection: 1A

Topic: Geography as a DisciplineType: Multiple Choice

3. Geographers often look at processes, meaning how patterns became the way they are. If processes have multivariate explanations, then:

→ there are many factors which help explain the phenomenon.there is probably only one factor that mainly explains the phenomenon.both a. and b.none of the above.

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Multiple Choice QuestionGeographers often look at processes, meaning...


Topic: Geographic theoriesType: Multiple Choice

4. Which of the following does not apply to the concept of process?When something starts and when something ends.If some phenomena has a logical progression.

→ When you can't access the appropriate webpage in your browser.Explanations of why process has occurred.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhich of the following does not apply to the...

Bloom's Level: UnderstandSection: 1A


5. Every line of longitude is called:→ a meridian.

a parallel.a prime meridian.an equator.

Multiple Choice QuestionEvery line of longitude is called:

Bloom's Level: UnderstandFigure: 1B.01

Section: 1BTopic: Location

Type: Multiple Choice6. To what maximum extent is latitude measured?

To 180 degrees east or west (half way around the earth's surface).→ To 90 degrees north or south (as a right angle to a pole).

To 360 degrees in any direction (which completes a circle).To 45 degree north or south (half way to a pole).

Multiple Choice QuestionTo what maximum extent is latitude measured?

Bloom's Level: UnderstandFigure: 1B.01


Type: Multiple Choice7. The difference between absolute and relative location might be:

the explanations for relative location are multivariate.absolute location leads the map reader to one designated place.

→ both a. and b. are correct.there is no significant difference between absolute and relative location.

Multiple Choice QuestionThe difference between absolute and relative...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeSection: 1B

Topic: LocationType: Multiple Choice

8. Place is different from space in thatPlace is abstract and space is more tangible.

→ Space is more abstract and place is more tangible.Both mean about the same thing to geographers.Neither is applicable to geographical studies.

Multiple Choice QuestionPlace is different from space in that

Bloom's Level: ApplySection: 1C

Topic: Place and spaceType: Multiple Choice

9. 'Sense of place' is understanding that, for their observers, the places

→ have many meanings.are very abstract.are best experienced blindfolded.bring many push-pull factors to a spatial relationship.

Multiple Choice QuestionSense of place' is understanding that, for their observers, the places

Bloom's Level: EvaluateFigure: 1C.01

Section: 1CTopic: Location

Type: Multiple Choice10. A site is the immediate environment of a place while situation deals with

→ the general surroundings of a place.the rock beneath the place.cultural diffusion.

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Euclidean space.

Multiple Choice QuestionA site is the immediate environment of a pla...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeFigure: 1C.03


Type: Multiple Choice11. Which of the following is true regarding how geographers interpret space?

→ An analysis of how believers use the inside of a Church or sacred structure.A measure of the distance between Church A and Church B.Understanding a formal (uniform) region of French language usage.The interaction of a farmer with the land, weather, and climate on the farm.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhich of the following is true regarding how...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeFigure: 1C.04

Section: 1CTopic: Place and spaceType: Multiple Choice

12. Geographers call how phenomena are arranged in spaceSpatial theory.Place interaction.Distance learning.

→ Distribution.

Multiple Choice QuestionGeographers call how phenomena are arranged ...

Bloom's Level: RememberFigure: 1C.03


Type: Multiple Choice13. For this map we might say the pattern observed is

rather linear in form.→ rather dispersed in form.

rather clustered in form.rather square in form.

Multiple Choice QuestionFor this map we might say the pattern observ...

Bloom's Level: ApplyFigure: 1E.01

Section: 1ETopic: Localization

Type: Multiple Choice

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14. To say a pattern is random is to saythat there is usually a circular pattern of points.that points or items are likely to be lined up in rows.

→ that there is no identifiable design or form to the distribution.that the spatial proxies are contained within centrally located cumulative points.

Multiple Choice QuestionTo say a pattern is random is to say

Bloom's Level: ApplySection: 1E

Topic: LocalizationType: Multiple Choice

15. A map of the type shown where numerically classed shaded areas display patterns is called

a contour map.an isoline map.

→ a choropleth map.a cartogram.

Multiple Choice QuestionA map of the type shown where numerically cl...

Bloom's Level: UnderstandFigure: 1E.02

Section: 1ETopic: Maps and mapping techniques

Type: Multiple Choice16. Covariation, as seen in the two maps, is described as

how a spatial pattern varies through space on a map.→ how two similar mapped patterns can be compared to help explain a phenomenon.

how a choropleth map divides its data into classes for easier understanding.

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how isoline maps portray continuous data.

Multiple Choice QuestionCovariation, as seen in the two maps, is des...

Bloom's Level: EvaluateFigure: 1E.03

Section: 1ETopic: Maps and mapping techniques

Type: Multiple Choice17. In this figure, the principle of place similarity is shown where

all textile manufacturers are located in the city of Boston.all textile manufacturers are located near the shoreline of the Atlantic.

→ all textile manufacturers are located at a stream or water source.all textile manufacturers are located near automobile factories.

Multiple Choice QuestionIn this figure, the principle of place simil...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeFigure: 1F.01

Section: 1FTopic: Place and spaceType: Multiple Choice

18. In considering spatial interactions between places, which of the following is a salient characteristic?regionclusteringdirection

→ distance

Multiple Choice QuestionIn considering spatial interactions between ...

Bloom's Level: RememberSection: 1F


19.

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The map of Afghanistan and Pakistan best correlates which two themes?

The relationship between Hindus and Muslims.→ The relationship between Taliban people and insurgent attacks.

The dependence of Afghans on poppy production for heroin.The intensity of Pakistan's friendliness with the Afghans.

Multiple Choice QuestionThe map of Afghanistan and Pakistan best cor...


Section: 1FTopic: Maps and mapping techniques

Type: Multiple Choice20. Which of the following is the best example of absolute distance?

It costs me $5.00 to get to work daily.It takes me 15 minutes to drive to the mall.

→ It is 5 miles to my aunt's house.My ancestors came from somewhere an ocean away.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhich of the following is the best example o...

Bloom's Level: UnderstandSection: 1F


21. The line maps of travel times across the U.S. during two time periods show that

It took about the same amount of time to travel to California in both time periods from New York City.→ New York to Ohio took 1 week in 1830 whereas in 1857 it only took 1 day.

It only took two weeks to travel to Alaska in 1830 while it took 1 week in 1857.such maps are not useful for showing travel times.

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Multiple Choice QuestionThe line maps of travel times across the U.S...


Section: 1FTopic: Maps and mapping techniques

Type: Multiple Choice22. The concept of distance decay is best described in which scenario?

People throughout a region generally speaking German.The diffusion of a disease along a highway corridor.When many people move to another area using an ocean vessel.

→ When fewer people read the Indianapolis Star newspaper the farther you are away from Indianapolis.

Multiple Choice QuestionThe concept of distance decay is best descri...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeSection: 1F


23. Formal (or uniform) regions are areas which have→ one or more characteristics in common through the area.

characteristics based on the central function of the entire area.movement and fluctuate in size and shape.linear proportions usually along coastlines of some type.

Multiple Choice QuestionFormal (or uniform) regions are areas which ...

Bloom's Level: RememberSection: 1G

Topic: RegionsType: Multiple Choice

24. In the figure, what common criteria for a formal (uniform) region links all the areas colored in orange?

all are developed and industrialized areas.all are agricultural areas with little industry.all have common tastes in diet-mainly being influenced by the Mediterranean.

→ all are former British colonies or having significant British influence.

Multiple Choice QuestionIn the figure, what common criteria for a fo...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeFigure: 1G.02

Section: 1GTopic: Regions

Type: Multiple Choice25. Though the map of country music stations shows patterns using dots for individual stations, one can surmise from this map

that a country music region might be located mainly in

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Nevada.→ Tennessee.

Georgia.South Carolina.

Multiple Choice QuestionThough the map of country music stations sho...



Type: Multiple Choice26. An individual's activity space around their home can logically be seen as

a formal (or uniform) region.→ a functional region.

a perceptual or vernacular region.a nebular region.

Multiple Choice QuestionAn individual's activity space around their home can logically be seen as

Bloom's Level: UnderstandFigure: 1G.06

Section: 1GTopic: Maps and mapping techniques

Type: Multiple Choice27. In considering movement of commuters in central city and metropolitan suburbs within the figure, which has the highest

percentage of type?

→ movement through metropolitan suburbsmovement from central city to suburbsmovement from suburbs to central citymovement through the central city.

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Multiple Choice QuestionIn considering movement of commuters in cent...



Type: Multiple Choice28. Overall, the most important criteria in understanding a vernacular region is

the person's activity throughout a region.the uniform characteristics seen throughout the region.

→ the perception of an individual about the extent of the region.the movement of an animal species through a region.

Multiple Choice QuestionOverall, the most important criteria in unde...

Bloom's Level: UnderstandSection: 1G


29. Though we often talk about the 'South', speak of 'southern hospitality' and mention that people have southern accents

the south really is not different from the north.→ the south, as a region, is very difficult to define.

the south does not generally include Georgia or Florida.today Michigan and Wisconsin are usually included in the region.

Multiple Choice QuestionThough we often talk about the 'South', speak of 'southern hospitality' and mention that people have southern accents

Bloom's Level: Remember

Figure: 1G.08Section: 1G


30. If the figure shown is a good example then the best tool for analyzing landscapes might be

a map.a pie chart.

→ a photograph.an equation.

Multiple Choice QuestionIf the figure shown is a good example then t...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeFigure: 1H.01

Section: 1HTopic: Cultural landscapes

Type: Multiple Choice31. Which of the following might be the best example of an iconic landscape?

a commercial shopping area on the edge of town.a downtown street with local shops below skyscrapers.a residential street with California bungalow houses.

→ a public area with large monuments dedicated to soldiers lost in war.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhich of the following might be the best exa...

Bloom's Level: ApplyFigure: 1H.02

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Section: 1HTopic: Cultural landscapes

Type: Multiple Choice32. In the 2008 election map, coastal areas tend to

→ exhibit more democratic traits.favor McCain.be mixed in party preferences.show no discernible pattern, politically.

Multiple Choice QuestionIn the 2008 election map, coastal areas tend...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeFigure: 1A.01a

Section: 1ATopic: Maps and mapping techniques

Type: Multiple Choice33. Process is of interest to geographers because

→ the actions that bring about patterns are studied.the regions that are the most important are studied.the equations that are equilateral are examined.the business of taking photographs is taught.

Multiple Choice QuestionProcess is of interest to geographers becaus...



34. In geography, processes are not deterministic becausethey do not result in regions.don't normally deal with diffusion.

→ they don't always result in the same pattern.Florida is rarely studied by geographers.

Multiple Choice QuestionIn geography, processes are not deterministi...



35. Which of the following is not true regarding processes as important to geographers?they want to know how something began and how it ended.they want to know the logical ordering or sequence of events.they want to know why a pattern or order occurred when it did.

→ they want to memorize the capital cities of countries.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhich of the following is not true regarding...



36. Which of the following is not the best example of a study with process in mind?Understanding how the capital of Abuja, Nigeria, was placed were it was.Understanding how Abuja, Nigeria and Canberra, Australia formed as capitals.

→ Listing all the capitals of Africa in alphabetical order.Ordering capital cities by how much money is expended on architectural projects.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhich of the following is not the best examp...



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37. A geographical coordinate system on the Earth sphere is calledThe United States Public Land System.

→ Latitude and longitude.The Universal Transverse Mercator system.The plane coordinate system in feet.

Multiple Choice QuestionA geographical coordinate system on the Eart...

Bloom's Level: RememberFigure: 1B.01


Type: Multiple Choice38. Since all longitude lines are essentially the same, going from pole to pole, we might say the selection of one to be Prime

Meridian is→ arbitrary because any longitude line could have been chosen.

necessary because everyone knew it should go through Moscow.irrelevant because Washington, D.C. is the most powerful city in the world anyway.deterministic because the Prime Meridian is the only line of latitude dividing the globe into two hemispheres.

Multiple Choice QuestionSince all longitude lines are essentially th...

Bloom's Level: AnalyzeSection: 1B


39. Regarding Chicago which statement is best regarding its relative locationIt has a specific latitude and longitude.It is found north of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian.It is located in the northern hemisphere, northwest of the origin of latitude and longitude.

→ Its location is affected by rail road lines through the central U.S. and transport on the Great Lakes.

Multiple Choice QuestionRegarding Chicago which statement is best re...

Bloom's Level: ApplyFigure: 1B.03


Type: Multiple Choice40. The locale of Youngstown, Ohio with old steel factories, neighborhoods of workers housing, downtown buildings

dedicated to social services and residential areas now cleared of houses all best describeSpace.

→ Place.Absolute location.Euclidean distance.

Multiple Choice QuestionThe locale of Youngstown, Ohio with old stee...

Bloom's Level: EvaluateSection: 1B


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