Question 1

If you walked along a parallel, which direction would you be walking?

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Question 2

Which is an example of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object in motion. A falling boulder is an example of an object in motion and hence exhibits kinetic energy.

Question 3

Matter occurs in __________ state(s).

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Matter occurs in three states namely solid, liquid, and gas. Plasma is another state of matter but it is not commonly observed on Earth.

Question 4

The height of an airplane flying above sea level is referred to as

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The term "altitude" specifically refers to the height of an object above sea level, which is the case with an airplane flying. "Elevation" refers to the height of an object above the ground level, "depth" generally refers to the distance from the surface down to the bottom of a body of water or underground, and "topography" refers to the physical features of an area, including its height variations, but is not specific to altitude.

Question 5

What would happen to the biosphere if the Sun were to stop shining?

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Question 6

If you were a forest manager and you were assigned the task of finding areas most in need of new tree plantings, what information and technology might be most useful to you?

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Question 7

Native Easter Islanders thought that the large statues "walked" to their present locations along the coast.Explain how this seemingly impossible notion could actually have a scientific basis.

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Question 8

Explain the history of Easter Island from the perspective of our scientific understanding.What happened and why did it happen?

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Question 9

"Insect outbreaks in western forests occur during warmer winters." Is this a testable hypothesis? If it is, what data would you need to test it?

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Question 10

Give three examples of how Earth's physical systems affect one another.

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Question 11

Explain the process by which people convert solar energy to electrical energy to run a computer by using a flowing stream.

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Question 12

What are the basic elements of the scientific method?

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Question 13

What would happen to the atmosphere if the Sun were to stop shining?

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Question 14

A GIS is what?

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A GIS, or Geographic Information System, is a tool for mapping and analyzing data related to positions on Earth's surface. It allows for the visualization, interpretation, and analysis of spatial data to understand relationships, patterns, and trends.

Quiz 1: This Introduction Covers the Traditional and Modern Tools and Foundational Concepts in Wide Use in Geography