Geography Final Exam
Please select the best answer to the following questions.
- 1.
The Sun is a star in what galaxy?
- A.
Orion
- B.
Milky Way
- C.
Alpha Centauri
- D.
Betelgeuse
Correct Answer
B. Milky Way -
- 2.
The first NEARLY correct measurement of Earth's circumference was developed by:
- A.
Newton
- B.
Einstein
- C.
Eratosthenes
- D.
Columbus
- E.
Plato
Correct Answer
C. Eratosthenes -
- 3.
The response to Earth's rotation is:
- A.
Wind
- B.
Rain
- C.
Tornado
- D.
El Nino
- E.
Earthquake
Correct Answer
A. Wind -
- 4.
A line connecting all points of the same latitude is the:
- A.
Topographic map
- B.
Isoline
- C.
Parallel
- D.
North Pole
- E.
Equator
Correct Answer
C. Parallel -
- 5.
The most famous and widely used map projection was developed by:
- A.
Copernicus
- B.
Aristotle
- C.
Eratosthenes
- D.
Mercator
- E.
Conic
Correct Answer
D. Mercator -
- 6.
Which of the following is NOT defined by latitude?
- A.
Parallel
- B.
Arctic Circle
- C.
Antarctic Circle
- D.
Meridian
- E.
Equator
Correct Answer
D. Meridian -
- 7.
The basic early Landsat four band imaging instrument was known as:
- A.
SATCOM
- B.
MAPCOM
- C.
MSS
- D.
NSAT
- E.
CartoSat
Correct Answer
C. MSS -
- 8.
Every map projection consists of an orderly arrangement of the:
- A.
Scale
- B.
Geographic Grid
- C.
Legend
- D.
Title
- E.
Meridian
Correct Answer
B. Geographic Grid -
- 9.
Acquisition of information by a recording device not in physical contact with Earth's surface is:
- A.
Remote sensing
- B.
Photography
- C.
Orthophotography
- D.
Photogrammetric
- E.
Infrared
Correct Answer
A. Remote sensing -
- 10.
At what altitude are GPS typically circling above the Earth?
- A.
8,000 mi
- B.
5,000 km
- C.
22,000 mi
- D.
3,000 km
- E.
11,000 mi
Correct Answer
E. 11,000 mi -
- 11.
At 1884 International Prime Meridian Conference, world representatives divided the Earth into ___ standard time zones.
- A.
20
- B.
64
- C.
22
- D.
48
- E.
24
Correct Answer
E. 24 -
- 12.
These standard times zones extended over ____ degrees of latitude.
- A.
16
- B.
20
- C.
24
- D.
30
- E.
15
Correct Answer
E. 15 -
- 13.
The latitude of 23.5 degrees north is also referred as:
- A.
Tropic of Capricorn
- B.
Tropic of Cancer
- C.
Equator
- D.
Midlatitude
- E.
Prime Meridian
Correct Answer
B. Tropic of Cancer -
- 14.
Pluto's orbit is in the:
- A.
Alpha Centauri Galaxy
- B.
Crab Nebula
- C.
Kuiper Belt
- D.
Heicken Belt
- E.
Sun Belt
Correct Answer
C. Kuiper Belt -
- 15.
Which of the following is NOT a topic taught in an introductory Physical Geography class?
- A.
Climate
- B.
Flora
- C.
Soil
- D.
Population
- E.
Landforms
Correct Answer
D. Population -
- 16.
Lithos is a Greek word meaning:
- A.
Light
- B.
Stone
- C.
Flora
- D.
Earth
- E.
Heaven
Correct Answer
B. Stone -
- 17.
The ____ is the name of the orbital plane on which the Earth revolves around the Sun.
- A.
Aphelion
- B.
Perihelion
- C.
Ecliptic
- D.
Prime Meridian
- E.
The Great Circle
Correct Answer
C. Ecliptic -
- 18.
Say you are standing on the standard time meridian of 75 degrees west. Which would be the next standard time meridian to your West?
- A.
80
- B.
90
- C.
100
- D.
120
- E.
65
Correct Answer
B. 90 -
- 19.
The sun's rays are directly overhead at the ___ on or about December 21 every year.
- A.
Tropic of Capricorn
- B.
Tropic of Cancer
- C.
Arctic Circle
- D.
Equator
Correct Answer
A. Tropic of Capricorn -
- 20.
How many longitudinal degrees exist between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?
- A.
0
- B.
23.5
- C.
67.5
- D.
47
- E.
46.5
Correct Answer
D. 47 -
- 21.
This atmospheric gas is most significant on climate by absorbing infrared radiation.
- A.
Helium
- B.
Hydrogen
- C.
Argon
- D.
Carbon Dioxide
- E.
Nitrogen
Correct Answer
D. Carbon Dioxide -
- 22.
The gravitational force towards the center of Earth which influences all vertical motion is:
- A.
Maximum deflect
- B.
Proportion resistance
- C.
Coriolis effect
- D.
Drag coefficeint
- E.
Variable gas
Correct Answer
C. Coriolis effect -
- 23.
The two MOST prevalent gases in our atmosphere are:
- A.
Nitrogen and hydrogen
- B.
Nitrogen and oxygen
- C.
Nitrogen and helium
- D.
Hydrogen and helium
- E.
Helium and oxygen
Correct Answer
B. Nitrogen and oxygen -
- 24.
The variable gas which plays the most significany role as the source for all clouds and precipitation is:
- A.
Helium
- B.
Hydrogen
- C.
Argon
- D.
Oxygen
- E.
Water Vapor
Correct Answer
E. Water Vapor -
- 25.
Volcanic Ash, pollens, soils, smoke, salt spray are all examples of...
- A.
Warm fronts
- B.
Pollution
- C.
Particulates
- D.
Fire
- E.
Armageddon
Correct Answer
C. Particulates -
- 26.
The lowest layer of the Earth's Atmosphere is known as:
- A.
Exosphere
- B.
Thermosphere
- C.
Stratosphere
- D.
Hemisphere
- E.
Troposphere
Correct Answer
E. Troposphere -
- 27.
The region of atmosphere which blends into outer space is known as:
- A.
Exosphere
- B.
Thermosphere
- C.
Stratosphere
- D.
Hemisphere
- E.
Troposphere
Correct Answer
A. Exosphere -
- 28.
When several of atmospheric gases react to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight this produces a secondary pollutant called.
- A.
Clouds
- B.
Volcanic Ash
- C.
Photochemical Smog
- D.
Particulate Dioxides
Correct Answer
C. Photochemical Smog -
- 29.
Which of the following is NOT a control of weather and climate?
- A.
Latitude
- B.
Land and water distribution
- C.
Atmospheric circulation
- D.
Altitude
- E.
Moisture content
Correct Answer
E. Moisture content -
- 30.
What is the term for a short run atmospheric condition that exists in a given time in a specific area?
- A.
Climate
- B.
Weather
- C.
Paleometerology
- D.
Front
- E.
Wind
Correct Answer
B. Weather -
- 31.
What gas consists of 3 oxygen atoms?
- A.
Helium
- B.
Hydrogen
- C.
Argon
- D.
Ozone
- E.
Nitrogen
Correct Answer
B. Hydrogen -
- 32.
Atmospheric pressure can be thought of as the _____of overlying air.
- A.
Velocity
- B.
Gases
- C.
Collision
- D.
Weight
- E.
Dissipation
Correct Answer
D. Weight -
- 33.
Radar is____ detection and ranging.
- A.
Radiation
- B.
Radiant
- C.
Radial
- D.
Radio
- E.
Remote
Correct Answer
D. Radio -
- 34.
The Greek word "Iso" means:
- A.
Equidistant
- B.
Contour
- C.
Elevation
- D.
Every
- E.
Equal
Correct Answer
E. Equal -
- 35.
The difference between one isoline and the next is called the:
- A.
Legend
- B.
Mileage
- C.
Interval
- D.
Isodets
- E.
Topos
Correct Answer
C. Interval -
- 36.
The smaller, denser, less oblate planets in our Solar System closets to the Sun are known as:
- A.
Kuiper
- B.
Asteroid
- C.
Terrestrial
- D.
Iron
- E.
Water
Correct Answer
C. Terrestrial -
- 37.
What is the diameter (in miles) of the Earth?
- A.
7709
- B.
7049
- C.
7994
- D.
7409
- E.
7909
Correct Answer
E. 7909 -
- 38.
One kilometer is equal to ____ in miles?
- A.
621
- B.
.061
- C.
.612
- D.
.0612
- E.
6.12
Correct Answer
A. 621 -
- 39.
One meter is equal to _____ feet?
- A.
6.121
- B.
3.218
- C.
3.128
- D.
3.618
- E.
3.281
Correct Answer
E. 3.281 -
- 40.
The solid or liquid particles found in the atmosphere are collectively called particulates or ___?
- A.
Clouds
- B.
Rain
- C.
Sleet
- D.
Argon
- E.
Aerosols
Correct Answer
E. Aerosols -
- 41.
Which variable gas is variable in location, not variable in time?
- A.
Water vapor
- B.
Ozone
- C.
Methane
- D.
Carbon Dioxide
- E.
Carbon Monoxide
Correct Answer
A. Water vapor -
- 42.
What atoms breaks off an ozone molecule in our stratosphere, pulling an oxygen atom from it?
- A.
Carbon
- B.
Chlorine
- C.
Argon
- D.
Sulfur
- E.
Iron
Correct Answer
B. Chlorine -
- 43.
The UV Index was developed by the _____ to imform the public about harmful radiation.
- A.
National Weather Service
- B.
General Accounting Office
- C.
Dept of Defense
- D.
NASA
- E.
Environmental Protection Agency
Correct Answer
E. Environmental Protection Agency -
- 44.
The Latin word "stratum" means:
- A.
A hole
- B.
A source
- C.
A cover
- D.
A strike
- E.
A breeze
Correct Answer
A. A hole -
- 45.
On average, the troposphere is about _____ miles above sea level at the equator and about ___ miles above sea level over the north and south poles.
- A.
30 and 11
- B.
18 and 11
- C.
15 and 6
- D.
11 and 8
- E.
24 and 11
Correct Answer
D. 11 and 8 -
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