GEOG 1301 EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
Geography is best defined as: - ANSWER The study of the location & distribution of
human &/or physical features on the earth's surface
What method of inquiry do geographers use to identify & solve problems in geographic
studies? - ANSWER spatial analysis
Which of the following is the following is the best definition of physical geography? -
ANSWER The spatial analysis of elements & processes of the earth's natural
environment
Which of the following populations is credited with starting geography as an academic
discipline approximately 2,000 years ago? - ANSWER the Greeks
Literally, the word 'geography' means: - ANSWER to write about the earth
Match earth's four spheres to the things they are associated with.
Select your answers from the drop down boxes.
biosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere - ANSWER vegetation (plants & trees) & animals
, mountains, plate tectonics, & volcanoes
clouds, weather, air
oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, & aquifers
Match the following descriptions to the type of location they describe.
John's house is across the street from the school.
Madrid, Spain is located at 40.4°N & 3.7°W - ANSWER relative location
absolute location
The International Meridian Conference (1884) established the location of the Prime
Meridian at: - ANSWER Greenwich, UK
As indicated in the lecture outline & PowerPoint presentation, prior to 1884 there was
no universally established time zone system, but the introduction of
_____________________________ made standardization necessary. - ANSWER Railroads
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding time zones? - ANSWER Time zones
consist of straight lines, with no deviation for political or population reasons
As indicated in the lecture outline & PowerPoint presentation, Daylight Saving Time was
popularized on a global scale after introduction by ____________________ in 1916. -
ANSWER Germany
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding map scale? - ANSWER A) All maps have
a scale of 1:1
Geography is best defined as: - ANSWER The study of the location & distribution of
human &/or physical features on the earth's surface
What method of inquiry do geographers use to identify & solve problems in geographic
studies? - ANSWER spatial analysis
Which of the following is the following is the best definition of physical geography? -
ANSWER The spatial analysis of elements & processes of the earth's natural
environment
Which of the following populations is credited with starting geography as an academic
discipline approximately 2,000 years ago? - ANSWER the Greeks
Literally, the word 'geography' means: - ANSWER to write about the earth
Match earth's four spheres to the things they are associated with.
Select your answers from the drop down boxes.
biosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere - ANSWER vegetation (plants & trees) & animals
, mountains, plate tectonics, & volcanoes
clouds, weather, air
oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, & aquifers
Match the following descriptions to the type of location they describe.
John's house is across the street from the school.
Madrid, Spain is located at 40.4°N & 3.7°W - ANSWER relative location
absolute location
The International Meridian Conference (1884) established the location of the Prime
Meridian at: - ANSWER Greenwich, UK
As indicated in the lecture outline & PowerPoint presentation, prior to 1884 there was
no universally established time zone system, but the introduction of
_____________________________ made standardization necessary. - ANSWER Railroads
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding time zones? - ANSWER Time zones
consist of straight lines, with no deviation for political or population reasons
As indicated in the lecture outline & PowerPoint presentation, Daylight Saving Time was
popularized on a global scale after introduction by ____________________ in 1916. -
ANSWER Germany
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding map scale? - ANSWER A) All maps have
a scale of 1:1
