Question 1

Geographer Carl O.Sauer is most closely connected with:

Accepted Answer

Carl O. Sauer was a geographer who emphasized the role of human culture on shaping the landscape, known as cultural landscape. He argued that the human impact on the environment was more significant than natural factors in shaping landscapes.

Question 2

Which geographical theme would involve the study of the impact of the drainage of part of the Florida Everglades?

Accepted Answer

The drainage of part of the Florida Everglades would involve the interaction between human actions and the natural environment, which is the focus of the human-environment theme in geography. This theme explores the ways in which humans modify, use, adapt to, and depend on the physical and ecological systems around them.

Question 3

The type of process increases interactions deepens relationships and heightens interdependence regardless of national boundaries.

Accepted Answer

The process described in the statement is consistent with the concept of globalization, which refers to the increasing interconnectedness of the world through communication, trade, and cultural exchange, regardless of national boundaries. This process often leads to increased interaction, deepened relationships, and heightened interdependence among individuals and nations across the globe.

Question 4

Most of the one billion malnourished people in the world:

Accepted Answer

The statement "all of these choices are correct" implies that all three options (having little power, little money, and being women or children) are factors that contribute to malnourishment. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 5

In their study on students' perceptions of place,Gould and White found that

Accepted Answer

Gould and White found that students have a strong bias for their home region. Students showed a preference for places that were familiar to them, such as their hometown or state. They also displayed a bias towards regions they were not familiar with, such as the Midwest or Northeast. This suggests that students' perceptions of place are influenced by their personal experiences and familiarity with certain regions.

Question 6

Human geographers focus on:

Accepted Answer

Human geographers study all of these aspects of human interaction with the environment, including how we create and shape places, how we organize ourselves spatially, and how we interact with one another both locally and globally. Human geography is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, and other social sciences to understand human behavior and its relationship to the environment.

Question 7

By the time the last great cholera pandemic began in 1865,people knew to take precautions against _____ and ended the great waves of cholera

Accepted Answer

The great cholera pandemic was caused by contaminated water, so people knew they had to take precautions against it, eventually ending the waves of cholera.

Question 8

Which of the following countries has the lowest percentage of arable land?

Accepted Answer

In Norway, only 3% of the land is arable, making it the country with the lowest percentage of arable land among the given options. Bangladesh has 59% arable land, India has 54% arable land, and Poland has 44% arable land.

Question 9

Outbreaks of cholera in 1990 and 2010 killed over 10,000 people in which region:

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Two countries with very high percentages of arable land are:

Accepted Answer

According to World Bank data, India has 52.8% of arable land, while Ukraine has 56.2% of arable land. Both countries have a significant portion of their land suitable for agriculture.

Question 11

Cholera vaccines exist,but the problem is that:

Accepted Answer

Cholera vaccines do exist, but they can be expensive and have limited effectiveness. This limits their availability and accessibility to people in developing countries where cholera outbreaks are common. Furthermore, many people may not be aware that the vaccine is available or may refuse to take it for various reasons. While serious side effects are relatively rare, they can occur, making it even more important to weigh the potential benefits against the costs and risks.

Question 12

Much of Kenya's income comes from:

Accepted Answer

Kenya's main source of income is agricultural exports, particularly coffee and tea production. These products account for a large portion of the country's foreign exchange earnings. Tourism is also a significant contributor to Kenya's economy, but not as much as coffee and tea production. Kenya does not have significant oil reserves, and iron ore production is limited.

Question 13

Latitude and longitude are most useful in determining:

Accepted Answer

Latitude and longitude are coordinates that provide a specific location on the Earth's surface, which is known as absolute location. Using latitude and longitude, one can locate any place on Earth with precision.

Question 14

The cultural landscape of Dares Salaam is a composite of several different culture groups which have administered the place.British policy stimulated the development of a district of 3 to 4 story apartments reminiscent of:

Accepted Answer

British policy in Dares Salaam was influenced by the style of architecture present in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. The district of 3 to 4 story apartments in Dares Salaam reflects the same style seen in Bombay's urban landscape.

Question 15

_________________ refers to the infusing of a locality with meaning and emotion.

Accepted Answer

Sense of place refers to the emotional and cultural attachment that individuals and groups have to a particular locality. It involves the unique characteristics that make a place distinct and meaningful to its inhabitants, including natural features, built environment, and social relationships. Regionalization refers to the process by which larger areas are divided into smaller regions with distinct characteristics. Human-environment interaction refers to the ways in which people interact with and modify their natural environment. Location theory is a theoretical framework that analyzes the location and distribution of economic activities.

Question 16

The importance of the spatial approach that geographers use in their studies is that it shows:

Accepted Answer

The spatial approach used by geographers helps to understand the arrangement and organization of things on the surface of the Earth, including both human and physical phenomena. This can be important for understanding patterns and processes related to various topics, such as land use, migration, natural hazards, and urbanization. Additionally, the spatial approach can help reveal insights about social, economic, and political trends and changes, as well as potential impacts of human activities on the environment. The history of an area, human activity, and political boundaries may also be relevant factors in spatial analysis, but they are not the primary focus of the spatial approach used by geographers.

Question 17

Which of these South American countries has the highest percent of undernourished population?

Accepted Answer

Bolivia has the highest percent of undernourished population in South America, with 13.4% of its population considered undernourished according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. In comparison, Argentina has 4.9%, Peru has 8.5%, and Chile has 2.5% of its population considered undernourished.

Question 18

The degree of direct linkage between one particular location and other locations in a transport network is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Direct linkage between one particular location and other locations in a transport network is referred to as connectivity.

Question 19

The branch of geography that focuses upon natural landforms,climate,soils and vegetation of the Earth is:

Accepted Answer

Physical geography is the branch of geography that focuses on the natural features and processes of the Earth, such as landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation. Cultural geography, on the other hand, studies human culture and its relationship with the environment, while human geography examines patterns and processes of human activity on the Earth's surface. Biogeography is a sub-discipline of physical geography that studies the distribution and evolution of plant and animal species across different regions.

Question 20

Cholera is an ancient disease with its source area in:

Accepted Answer

Cholera's source area is believed to be the Ganges Delta in India. It has been present in this region for centuries and has spread to other parts of the world through trade and travel.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Human Geography