,GGH1501 PAST
EXAMINATION
QUESTION
PAPERS for
preparation
Introduction to Geography (University of South Africa)
, GGH1501 EXAM PACK MCQ
The geographic concept that describes the fact that Africa does not have
the same climate everywhere is referred to as … .
(1) relative location
(2) spatial association
(3) spatial location
(4) spatial variation
(5) long-term climate change
Which one of the following statements best describes the distribution
pattern displayed by the two subdivision plans for 32 homes in Figure 1?
(1) The plans are of the same pattern but differ in concentration.
(2) The homes are dispersed similarly.
(3) The plans have similar density but differ in concentration.
(4) The plans differ in density but are the same in concentration.
(5) The plans are of the same density and concentration.
The geographic grid is used to … .
(a) accurately find the location of a geographic phenomenon
(b) get an idea of the direction you are traveling in
(c) distinguish between point, line and area symbols on maps
(d) assist with the determination of time in different parts of the world.
Which one of the following observations does not relate to spatial
analysis as a method used by geographers to analyse geographic
information?
(1) the distribution of a geographical phenomenon in terms of its
position, placement and arrangement throughout space
(2) the description of the location of a place in terms of its site and
situation characteristics
(3) the frequency of occurrence of a phenomenon in relation to a
geographic area
(4) the geometric arrangement of objects in an area to form specific
patterns
(5) the occurrence of multiple interactions between all of Earth’s
physical systems and human activities
EXAMINATION
QUESTION
PAPERS for
preparation
Introduction to Geography (University of South Africa)
, GGH1501 EXAM PACK MCQ
The geographic concept that describes the fact that Africa does not have
the same climate everywhere is referred to as … .
(1) relative location
(2) spatial association
(3) spatial location
(4) spatial variation
(5) long-term climate change
Which one of the following statements best describes the distribution
pattern displayed by the two subdivision plans for 32 homes in Figure 1?
(1) The plans are of the same pattern but differ in concentration.
(2) The homes are dispersed similarly.
(3) The plans have similar density but differ in concentration.
(4) The plans differ in density but are the same in concentration.
(5) The plans are of the same density and concentration.
The geographic grid is used to … .
(a) accurately find the location of a geographic phenomenon
(b) get an idea of the direction you are traveling in
(c) distinguish between point, line and area symbols on maps
(d) assist with the determination of time in different parts of the world.
Which one of the following observations does not relate to spatial
analysis as a method used by geographers to analyse geographic
information?
(1) the distribution of a geographical phenomenon in terms of its
position, placement and arrangement throughout space
(2) the description of the location of a place in terms of its site and
situation characteristics
(3) the frequency of occurrence of a phenomenon in relation to a
geographic area
(4) the geometric arrangement of objects in an area to form specific
patterns
(5) the occurrence of multiple interactions between all of Earth’s
physical systems and human activities
