Geography Sem. 1 Final Exam Review #1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the definition of geography?

• It only involves creating maps and studying capitals.

• It exclusively studies the physical features of the Earth and ignores human activities.

• It is the study of the earth and its people, places, and environments.

• both B and C

What divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

• the International Date Line

• the Tropic of Capricorn

• the equator

• the prime meridian

If you are using a map and find out that 1 inch on the map corresponds to 50 miles on the ground, you used the

• compass rose.

• key.

• scale bar.

• none of the above.

Both Miami and Fort Lauderdale are located in southern Florida. They share many similar characteristics, such as warm weather year-round and closeness to the ocean. This illustrates which of the following themes of geography?

• human-environment interaction

• movement

• region

• location

You are planning a cross-country road trip and want to find the best route to hit the main cities in the United States. It is best to use a(n) (a)   map.

Refer to the diagram above. The line shown represents:

• the equator.

• the Arctic Circle.

• the prime meridian.

• the International Date Line.

You are in a new town and need to find a hospital. You have a paper map of the town, which has the locations of most major businesses. What step should you take first when you open the map?

• Find a world map instead and determine the latitude and longitude.

• Look at the key to find the symbol for a hospital.

• Use the scale bar to measure the distance between your location and the hospital.

• none of the above

The name of the line that divides Earth into the Western and Eastern hemispheres is called the

• prime meridian.

• International Date Line.

• Tropic of Cancer.

• equator.

What is the difference between elevation and relief?

• Relief shows the scenery of only one place at a time, while elevation shows the scenery of multiple places at one time.

• Elevation shows how much a feature is above or below sea level, while relief shows the difference between how much two features are above or below sea level.

• Relief shows how much a feature is above or below sea level, while elevation shows the difference between how much two features are above or below sea level.

• Elevation shows the scenery of only one place at a time, while relief shows the scenery of multiple places at one time.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding geographic information systems (GIS)?

• They involve computers and hardware to gather, store, and analyze information.

• They involve the use of satellites to obtain information from far away.

• The information is often displayed as a map, but it can also involve alternate ways.

• both A and C