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WorksheetsGEOG 102 Quiz 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Say you wanted to go on a two week backpacking trip in the Los Padres National Forest and wanted to know the elevation gains you would be hiking. What type of map would you pack?
an isoline map
a choropleth map
a graduated symbol map
a small scale map
a political map
What is the main difference between a physical map and a political map?
Physical maps show natural features, while political maps show human-made boundaries
Physical maps show weather patterns, while political maps show population density
Physical maps show economic activities, while political maps show climate zones
Physical maps show historical events, while political maps show current events
If the scale of a map is 1:100,000, then 1 centimeter on the map represents _______ on Earth's surface
(Hint: 100,000 centimeters = 1,000 meters = 1 kilometer)
1 kilometer
10 kilometers
100,000 kilometers
10,000 kilometers
It depends on the size of the map.
The three main properties of distribution are
A) concentration, pattern, and place.
B) density, concentration, and pattern.
C) location, place, and time.
D) density, place, and diffusion.
E) location, diffusion, and concentration.
Which of the following types of regions is being illustrated in the map?
Formal
Perceptual (also known as vernacular)
Functional
Nodal
Uniform
Consider the impact of cultural diffusion on local cuisines in a globalized world. What is a likely outcome?
Decreased variety in local cuisines as traditional dishes are preserved.
Increased similarity of global cuisines due to shared ingredients and cooking methods.
Local cuisines becoming less popular as fast food chains expand.
Each region developing entirely new dishes unrelated to traditional or foreign influences.
Grace is studying why certain societies develop differently in various parts of the world. She learns about a theory that suggests the physical environment is the main factor shaping how societies grow and change. According to this theory, what is the main reason for social development?
people can choose a course of action from many alternatives offered by the physical environment.
people determine their physical environment.
the physical environment causes social development.
people can adjust to the physical environment.
the physical environment sets limits on human actions.
Which two featured population pyramids have the oldest overall population?
The United Kingdom and the United States
Mexico and Benin
The United States and Mexico
Benin and the United Kingdom
There is not enough information present in the graph to determine which nation has the youngest overall population.
What is a typical characteristic of population distribution in mountainous regions?
High population density due to scenic landscapes.
Low population density due to difficult living conditions.
Even distribution due to modern infrastructure.
Concentration of industrial activities.
According to the map, which of the following is true?
More people live in the Northwest than the Northeast
There is a concentration of people in the Northeast
Most people live in the central United States
Population is scare along the West coast
What pattern is most commonly seen in the population distribution of large countries like Russia and Canada?
Uniform distribution across the country.
Concentration in economically developed regions.
High population density in rural areas.
Majority of the population living in coastal areas.
Country X has a population of 1,000,000 people and has a land area of 200,000 square miles. What is the arithmetic density of Country X?
1,000,000 people per square mile
200,000 people per square mile
5 people per square mile
0.2 people per square mile
500 people per square mile
Which if the following is considered a violation of academic integrity?
Using AI to generate a map for your project.
Giving a friend your responses to a quiz.
Using AI to answer a question about course material, then using that knowledge to complete an assignment.
Turning in a class assignment after the due date.
The late policy for Geography 102 is
10% deduction each day after the posted due date, with a maximum penalty of 50%.
Late assignments will only be accepted before the Midterm Exam date. After the Midterm Exam, projects, quizzes, and class activities from those chapters will no longer be accepted.
20% deduction each day after the posted due date, with a maximum penalty of 80%.
Late assignments are never accepted.
Geography 102 will consist of (a) midterm exams, (b) course projects, (c) quizzes and (d) cumulative final exam.
