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) __________ 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