Question 1

The prevailing mid-latitude climatic type in the southeastern United States,Western Europe,southern Brazil,northern Argentina,and eastern China,is the _______________.
A) humid cold
B) semiarid moderate
C) humid temperate
D) dry winter tundra
E) dry summer savanna

Accepted Answer

The prevailing mid-latitude climatic type in the southeastern United States, Western Europe, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and eastern China is the humid temperate climate, characterized by warm to hot summers, mild to cool winters, and consistent precipitation throughout the year.

Question 2

According to the figure below,which location has the least amount of volcanic activity? 
A) the United States
B) South America
C) Subsaharan Africa
D) East Asia
E) Australia

Accepted Answer

Based on the figure, Australia has the least amount of volcanic activity compared to the other regions listed. There are fewer red and orange dots, indicating fewer active and potentially active volcanoes, in Australia compared to the other regions.

Question 3

Wegener's supercontinent is known as ____________.
A) Tectonica
B) Atlantis
C) Eurasia
D) Pangaea
E) Wegneria

Accepted Answer

Wegener's supercontinent is known as Pangaea.

Question 4

All regions possess all of the following EXCEPT ____________.
A) absolute location
B) area
C) homogeneity
D) boundaries
E) relative location

Accepted Answer

All regions have absolute and relative locations, areas, and boundaries. However, regions do not necessarily have homogeneity, meaning they may have diverse characteristics or populations within their borders.

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning map scale is false?
A) The fractional scale 1:1,000,000 means one inch on the map represents one million inches on the ground.
B) If the linear scale of a map is twice another, its areal representation is four times larger.
C) To represent a large area on a small map, a small scale is used.
D) Larger-scale maps allow for greater detail in depicting regions and subregions.
E) A map with the fractional scale 1:103,000,000 has a larger scale than one of 1:1,000,000.

Accepted Answer

A map with a fractional scale of 1:103,000,000 represents a smaller scale compared to one of 1:1,000,000, because the larger the denominator, the smaller the scale, meaning less detail is shown.

Question 6

A large-scale map shows _______________.
A) a small area
B) a large area
C) no relationship between the scale on a map and the size of the area shown
D) an unbalanced area
E) the entire world

Accepted Answer

Large-scale maps focus on a small area in great detail.

Question 7

The ratio of distance on a map to actual ground distance is known as the ____________.
A) map legend
B) map scale
C) map revolution
D) cartographic rule
E) purpose of the map

Accepted Answer

The ratio of distance on a map to actual ground distance is known as the map scale. This is represented on the map with a scale bar or a written scale, such as "1 inch = 1 mile". The map scale helps users understand the relationship between map distance and actual distance, and is necessary for accurate navigation and measurement on a map.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the A climates is INCORRECT?
A) They are referred to as humid equatorial climates.
B) They are characterized by heavy precipitation and high year-round temperatures.
C) In the Af climate, precipitation rates increase suddenly due to the arrival of the wet monsoon.
D) The Aw subtype is identified as savanna.
E) They include monsoon climates.

Accepted Answer

The Af climate, characterized as a tropical rainforest climate, does not experience sudden increases in precipitation due to the arrival of the wet monsoon. Instead, it has high precipitation throughout the year without a distinct dry season, which contrasts with monsoon climates where precipitation is indeed heavily influenced by monsoonal patterns.

Question 9

The area that surrounds and is served by a city is known as its _____________.
A) periphery
B) formal region
C) hinterland
D) core
E) relative location

Accepted Answer

The term used for the area served by a city is its hinterland. The term "periphery" refers to the outer edges of a region or area, while "formal region" concerns a geographic area defined by a certain set of criteria or characteristics. Similarly, the "core" is the center or main part of an area. "Relative location" refers to the position of a place in relation to other places.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A) Regions marked by internal homogeneity are classified as formal regions.
B) Regions conceptualized as "spatial systems" are collectively identified as functional regions.
C) A country likely constitutes a formal political region because within its boundaries certain conditions of nationality, law, and political tradition prevail.
D) Functional regions are generally more static and internally immobile than formal regions.
E) Functional regions have a core and a periphery.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not correct because functional regions are dynamic and constantly changing due to the interactions and flows within them, whereas formal regions are more static and defined by their boundaries.

Question 11

Savanna environments belong to the general climate type known as _____________.
A) dry
B) humid cold
C) humid temperate
D) humid equatorial
E) polar

Accepted Answer

Savanna environments are characterized by a mixture of grasslands and scattered trees, and they are typically found in regions with a humid equatorial climate. This climate type is known for having a distinct wet and dry season, which is conducive to the savanna ecosystem.

Question 12

The hypothesis of ________ involves the breakup of a supercontinent that existed hundreds of millions of years ago.
A) volcanic eruption
B) earthquake formation
C) continental drift
D) tectonic ring firing
E) natural hazardification

Accepted Answer

The breakup of a supercontinent is a key concept in the theory of continental drift, which suggests that the Earth's land masses were once joined together and have since moved apart over millions of years.

Question 13

A functional region _______________.
A) is defined on the basis of some variable, such as the area where wheat is grown
B) is exemplified by a city and its hinterland
C) is also known as a formal region
D) has a transition zone at its center
E) is the same as a uniform region

Accepted Answer

A functional region is defined by a central place and the surrounding areas that are interactively connected to it for a particular purpose or activity. This is exemplified by a city and its hinterland, where there are functional connections between the city and its surrounding areas in terms of economic, social, and cultural activities. Options A, C, D, and E do not accurately describe a functional region.

Question 14

Which of the following is the process whereby the sun's radiation is trapped in the Earth's atmosphere.
A) desertification
B) continental drift
C) interglaciation
D) greenhouse effect
E) There is no such effect.

Accepted Answer

The greenhouse effect is the process whereby the sun's radiation is trapped in the Earth's atmosphere by gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, which act as a "blanket" around the earth, absorbing and reflecting heat energy. This phenomenon helps to regulate the Earth's temperature and is crucial for supporting life on our planet.

Question 15

In Figure G-2,which of the maps has the largest scale? 
A) Map A
B) Map B
C) Map C
D) Map D
E) They all have the same scale.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Figure G-2,which of the maps has...

Question 16

In regional geography,relative location _______________.
A) is more meaningful and practical than absolute location
B) refers to the latitude of a place
C) refers to the longitudinal position of a place
D) can only be found using a GIS
E) is a type of transition zone

Accepted Answer

Relative location is more meaningful and practical than absolute location in regional geography because it describes the relationship of a place to other places, which is important for understanding interactions and connections within a region. Absolute location, on the other hand, simply refers to the precise longitude and latitude of a place, which may not provide as much context for regional analysis.

Question 17

Which water body is surrounded by the geologically active Ring of Fire?
A) the North American Great Lakes
B) the Arctic Ocean
C) the Atlantic Ocean
D) the Pacific Ocean
E) the Gulf of Mexico

Accepted Answer

The Pacific Ocean is surrounded by the Ring of Fire, a geologically active area that is home to many volcanoes and tectonic plate boundaries. This region stretches from the west coast of South America all the way around to Japan and the Philippines, and includes countries such as Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Indonesia, and the United States (specifically Alaska and Hawaii).

Question 18

The difference between formal and functional regions is _____________________.
A) the nature of the unifying properties: static homogeneity versus functional cohesion
B) the area involved: Formal areas are very large, while functional areas are smaller
C) the formal region is urban in nature, whereas the functional region is rural
D) the age of the regions: The functional region is normally much older than the formal region
E) the formal region characterizes the non-Western world, whereas the functional region is typically European or North American

Accepted Answer

The main difference between formal and functional regions lies in the nature of the unifying properties that define them. Formal regions are defined by static homogeneity, such as a common language or religion, whereas functional regions are defined by functional cohesion, such as economic or transportation systems.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Desertification occurs only on the Eurasian landmass.
B) The climate type of the southwestern United States is similar to that of southwestern Africa.
C) The term climate refers to the immediate state of the atmosphere.
D) Alfred Wegener derived the theory of climatic regions.
E) We are currently in the post-Holocene geologic epoch.

Accepted Answer

The climate type of the southwestern United States is similar to that of southwestern Africa.

Question 20

The current interglacial period is known as the _____________.
A) Wisconsinan
B) Wegnerian
C) Pleistocene
D) Little Ice Age
E) Holocene

Accepted Answer

The Holocene is the current interglacial period that began approximately 11,700 years ago and is characterized by relatively stable climate conditions conducive to human civilization. The other options listed are either past glacial periods (Wisconsinan, Pleistocene) or periods of cooling within the current interglacial period (Little Ice Age). Wegnerian is not a recognized term in relation to interglacial periods.

Quiz 1: Introduction

The prevailing mid-latitude climatic type in the southeastern United States,Western Europe,southern Brazil,northern Argentina,and eastern China,is the _______________.

According to the figure below,which location has the least amount of volcanic activity?

Wegener's supercontinent is known as ____________.

All regions possess all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

Which of the following statements concerning map scale is false?

A large-scale map shows _______________.

The ratio of distance on a map to actual ground distance is known as the ____________.

Which of the following statements about the A climates is INCORRECT?

The area that surrounds and is served by a city is known as its _____________.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Savanna environments belong to the general climate type known as _____________.

The hypothesis of ________ involves the breakup of a supercontinent that existed hundreds of millions of years ago.

A functional region _______________.

Which of the following is the process whereby the sun's radiation is trapped in the Earth's atmosphere.

In Figure G-2,which of the maps has the largest scale?

In regional geography,relative location _______________.

Which water body is surrounded by the geologically active Ring of Fire?

The difference between formal and functional regions is _____________________.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The current interglacial period is known as the _____________.