Unit 1 Review
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- Q1
Which statement best describes the theory of human-environment interaction known as environmental determinism?
It argues that human behavior is largely controlled by the physical environment.
It maintains that humans must use Earth’s natural resources in sustainable ways.
30s - Q2
Geographers describe the situation of a place by -
Noting its absolute location.
Relating it to the surrounding areas.
30s - Q3
The region outlined above contains delivery destinations served by United Trucking. Which of the following classifications best fits this region?
Formal
Functional
30s - Q4
Which of the following lists the BEST map scale for depicting areas clearly, from largest to smallest?
A city, a continent, a country, the world.
A city, a country, a continent, the world.
30s - Q5
The picture above represents which system that determines precise, absolute locations on earth?
A GPS.
A GIS.
30s - Q6
Which of the following statements about the map’s scale and scale of analysis is true?
The map is state scale, while the scale of analysis is global scale.
The map is global scale, while the scale of analysis is national scale.
30s - Q7
Relative location defines a place in terms of -
Its longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates.
How central or isolated it is in relation to other places.
30s - Q8
Which of the following is the primary assumption of environmental determinism?
The physical environment has little influence on humans.
The physical environment determines the development of human cultures.
30s - Q9
Which statement best describes the absolute location of Paris, France?
127 miles away from the English Channel.
49° N, 2° E.
30s - Q10
Which statement describes the relative location of Barcelona, Spain?
About 386 miles east of Madrid and 644 miles south of Paris.
One of the largest cities in Spain.
30s - Q11
Why is the map projection shown here especially useful for navigation on the surface of the earth?
Direction is constant across the map.
Area of land masses is shown accurately.
30s - Q12
Like the map above, all maps have some kind of distortion. Why?
The earth’s surface is curved while a map is flat.
All maps are smaller than the areas they actually represent.
30s - Q13
A formal region, such as the one pictured above, defines an area in which -
There is uniformity in one or more physical or human characteristics.
A core area dominates its surrounding hinterland.
30s - Q14
Which scale of analysis would be most useful to study the impact on a community of the closing of one store?
Local
Global
30s - Q15
Which of the following statements best describes human geography?
The study of the physical processes and features of the Earth.
The study of how humans understand and use Earth.
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