Question 1

What is the study of the physical features of the earth and human activity and its effects called?

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geography

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land use

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cultural ecology

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mapping

Question 2

What is the definition of 'density' in geographical terms?

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the frequency of something within a given unit of area

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the height above sea level

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the total number of objects in existence

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the arrangement of something across space

Question 3

What does 'time-space compression' refer to in human geography?

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the acceleration of the diffusion of ideas due to technological advancements

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the geographic isolation of remote areas

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the calculation of physical distances

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the restoration of natural landscapes

Question 4

Which term refers to the visible imprint of human activity and culture on the environment?

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cultural landscape

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functional region

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geographic information system

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natural landscape

Question 5

In geography, what does 'relative distance' measure?

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the social, cultural, or economic connectivity between two places

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the exact physical space between two locations

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the physical distance in kilometers or miles

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the length of time it takes to travel between places

Question 6

What does 'sustainability' refer to in geographic terms?

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the use of Earth's resources without compromising future use

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clustering of populations

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absolute distance measurement

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the spread of ideas over time

Question 7

What is the term for the theory that suggests people can adapt to their physical environment and choose actions from various alternatives?

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possibilism

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cultural ecology

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environmental determinism

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absolute location

Question 8

Which term refers to the method of collecting data using physical instruments that are distant from the subject matter?

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remote sensing

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personal interview

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absolute distance

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field observation

Question 9

What term describes an area where everyone shares one or more distinctive characteristics?

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formal region

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perceptual region

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cultural landscape

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functional region

Question 10

What type of map shows spatial aspects of information or phenomena?

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thematic map

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topographic map

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reference map

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political map

Question 11

What is the definition of geography?

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the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these

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the science of map-making

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the study of weather patterns

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the study of ancient civilizations

Question 12

What characterizes a formal region?

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an area within which everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics

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a region that is only defined politically

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an area with no specific features

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a place with a shared cultural identity

Question 13

What is the main function of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

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to collect, record, store, retrieve, use, and display spatial data

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to create weather forecasts

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to analyze historical maps

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to measure population density

Question 14

What does the term 'relative location' refer to?

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the position of something relative to another landmark

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the position of a place on a map

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the exact coordinates of a place

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the distance from one city to another

Question 15

What is sustainability in the context of geography?

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the use of Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources in ways that do not constrain resource use in the future

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the conservation of wildlife

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the practice of recycling materials

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the study of environmental changes over time

Question 16

What does 'time-space compression' refer to?

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the influence on the rate of expansion diffusion of an idea

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the effect of time on geographical studies

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the speed at which technology spreads

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the distance between major world cities

Question 17

Which of the following best defines cultural ecology?

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a geographic approach that emphasizes human-environment relationships

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the study of cultural traditions

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an analysis of historical landscapes

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the study of urban environments

Question 18

What is a satellite image?

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a picture of Earth's surface taken from a satellite in orbit

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a hand-drawn map of a region

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a type of weather forecast

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a photograph taken from an airplane

Question 19

What does the term 'land use' refer to?

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various ways humans utilize the land such as agricultural, industrial, residential, or recreational

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the historical significance of a place

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the distribution of natural resources

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the physical geography of an area

Question 20

What does 'distance decay' describe?

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the diminishing in importance and eventual disappearance of a phenomenon with increasing distance from its origin

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the effect of globalization

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the spread of cultural practices

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the increasing importance of urban areas

Question 21

What is the primary focus of geography?

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the study of physical features of the earth and human activity

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the study of biology

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the study of economics

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the study of political science

Question 22

What type of map shows spatial aspects of information?

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thematic map

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reference map

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political map

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topographic map

Question 23

What defines a formal region?

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an area with one or more shared distinctive characteristics

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an area defined by popular belief

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an area of random features

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an area with a central focal point

Question 24

What is a perceptual (vernacular) region?

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a place that people believe exists as a part of their cultural identity

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an area with strict borders

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a region based on economic functions

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a scientifically defined region

Question 25

What does Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow for?

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the collection and display of spatial data

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the analysis of historical data

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the prediction of weather patterns

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the creation of 3D models

Question 26

What does remote sensing involve?

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collecting data from instruments that are distant from the study area

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using ground measurements

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interviewing local residents

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directly observing with the naked eye

Question 27

What is an example of absolute distance?

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exact measurement between two places

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distance measured in terms of social connections

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the perceived distance based on travel time

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distance described using directional terms

Question 28

What does the term 'cultural landscape' refer to?

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the visible imprint of human activity and culture on the landscape

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the layout of a city

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the natural features of a region

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the climate of an area

Question 29

What does sustainability refer to in geography?

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using natural resources in ways that do not constrain future resource use

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preserving land from any human use

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exploiting resources for immediate gain

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developing technology without consideration for ecology

Question 30

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

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it serves as the reference point for measuring longitude

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it marks the equator's location

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it divides the Earth into rural and urban areas

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it is a notable geographical feature

Question 31

What is the study of the physical features of the earth and human activity in relation to these features called?

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geography

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anthropology

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sociology

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geology

Question 32

What type of map is designed to show general spatial properties of features?

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reference map

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topographic map

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thematic map

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digital map

Question 33

Which term describes an area where everyone shares one or more distinctive characteristics?

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formal region

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perceptual region

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functional region

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satellite region

Question 34

What is the method of collecting data from a distance using instruments like satellites called?

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remote sensing

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census data

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personal interview

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field observation

Question 35

What is the definition of absolute distance?

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Exact measurement of the physical space between two places

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Perceived distance

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Relative distance

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Subjective distance

Question 36

What term refers to the visible imprint of human activity and culture on the landscape?

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cultural landscape

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urban landscape

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historical landscape

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natural landscape

Question 37

In which theory do people believe they can adjust to their physical environment?

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possibilism

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environmental determinism

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cultural ecology

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spatial analysis

Question 38

Which term is used to describe the frequency with which something exists within a given unit of area?

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density

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pattern

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concentration

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distribution

Question 39

What is the term for the act of physically visiting a location and recording firsthand information?

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field observation

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remote monitoring

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media reporting

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site analysis

Question 40

What is the term for an imaginary line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

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equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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International Date Line

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