Geography Quiz

What is the meaning of the prefix 'geo' in the word geography?

• Life

• Water

• Earth

• People

Which of the following is NOT a division of geography?

• Cultural

• Biogeophology

• Astronomy

• Physical Earth

What type of system is the Earth considered in Systems Theory?

• Open System

• Closed System

• Isolated System

• Non-System

What does a Positive Feedback Theory in a system imply?

• Change is discouraged

• Change is encouraged

• No change occurs

• Change is irrelevant

What is the state called where inputs and outputs in a system are equal and constant?

• Dynamic State

• Steady State

• Chaotic State

• Static State

What is the measured distance between North and South known as?

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Equator

What is the value of the Equator in terms of latitude?

• 23.5

• 0

• 90

• 180

How many degrees does the Earth rotate every hour?

• 15 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 24 degrees

• 30 degrees

What is the angle of Earth's tilt?

• 23.5

• 0

• 90

• 45

What is the perihelion?

• The point in the orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the sun

• The point in the orbit of a planet where it is closest to the sun

• The maximum latitude that receives direct S.W. radiation

• The date when Earth is farthest from the sun