WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY-
GEOG 1102 MODULE 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Map scale defines the - ANSWER-relationship between the size of an earth feature
and its size on the map
The situation of a place - ANSWER-can change over time as external relations of the
place change
Geography as a discipline - ANSWER-originated in ancient Greek interest in the
physical structure of the earth and in the nature and activities of different people
groups
The physical attributes of a place - ANSWER-represent the current state of
continuing processes of change and development
Absolute location - ANSWER-is a precise location on the surface of the earth
You have to get across town before rush hour. You plan your route based upon
previous driving experiences and expectations of traffic. This plan is also called a
_________ map. - ANSWER-mental
You are new in town and asked a random person on the street "How do I get to the
local employment office?" Which of the following responses include both relative
distance and relative direction? - ANSWER-Walking from here will take you about
12-15 minutes. First, go to St. Augustine's ahead, turn right and you'll see a bright
white building. Go to that building and turn left. You will walk to the National Bank.
The office is across the street from the National Bank.
Since geography deals with existing physical and cultural landscapes and regions,
geography deliberately avoids considerations of past conditions. - ANSWER-false
The smaller the scale of the map, the larger the earth area it displays. - ANSWER-
true
Geography may be described as the study of spatial variation. - ANSWER-true
Functional regions are defined by established, administrative boundaries. -
ANSWER-false
Latitude is measured in relation to the Prime Meridian. - ANSWER-false
Absolute location is determined by reference to an agreed-upon system of
coordinates. - ANSWER-true
GEOG 1102 MODULE 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Map scale defines the - ANSWER-relationship between the size of an earth feature
and its size on the map
The situation of a place - ANSWER-can change over time as external relations of the
place change
Geography as a discipline - ANSWER-originated in ancient Greek interest in the
physical structure of the earth and in the nature and activities of different people
groups
The physical attributes of a place - ANSWER-represent the current state of
continuing processes of change and development
Absolute location - ANSWER-is a precise location on the surface of the earth
You have to get across town before rush hour. You plan your route based upon
previous driving experiences and expectations of traffic. This plan is also called a
_________ map. - ANSWER-mental
You are new in town and asked a random person on the street "How do I get to the
local employment office?" Which of the following responses include both relative
distance and relative direction? - ANSWER-Walking from here will take you about
12-15 minutes. First, go to St. Augustine's ahead, turn right and you'll see a bright
white building. Go to that building and turn left. You will walk to the National Bank.
The office is across the street from the National Bank.
Since geography deals with existing physical and cultural landscapes and regions,
geography deliberately avoids considerations of past conditions. - ANSWER-false
The smaller the scale of the map, the larger the earth area it displays. - ANSWER-
true
Geography may be described as the study of spatial variation. - ANSWER-true
Functional regions are defined by established, administrative boundaries. -
ANSWER-false
Latitude is measured in relation to the Prime Meridian. - ANSWER-false
Absolute location is determined by reference to an agreed-upon system of
coordinates. - ANSWER-true
