Question 1

Situation identifies a place by its
A) location relative to other objects.
B) mathematical location on Earth's surface.
C) nominal location.
D) unique physical characteristics.
E) primary dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The location of a situation is identified by its position in relation to other objects, landmarks or points of reference.

Question 2

The state of Texas is best considered a formal region because
A) only one language is spoken everywhere in the region.
B) the same state laws apply everywhere in the region.
C) the climate is the same everywhere in the region.
D) it is a part of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The state of Texas is considered a formal region because the same state laws apply everywhere in the region. This means that there is a consistent legal system and governance in place throughout the state. Other factors such as language and climate may vary throughout the state, making them less defining characteristics of a formal region. The fact that Texas is a part of the United States does not necessarily make it a formal region.

Question 3

Which is a form of expansion diffusion?
A) contagious
B) hierarchical
C) stimulus
D) All of these are forms of expansion diffusion.

Accepted Answer

All of these (contagious, hierarchical, and stimulus) are forms of expansion diffusion. Contagious diffusion spreads from person to person, hierarchical diffusion spreads from larger to smaller places, and stimulus diffusion is when the idea or concept is adopted in a modified form by the receiving culture.

Question 4

The arrangement of a feature across Earth's surface is its
A) regional analysis.
B) spatial analysis.
C) spatial association.
D) distribution.
E) regional dissociation.

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the location and arrangement of a feature on Earth's surface is distribution.

Question 5

The frequency of something within a given unit of area is
A) concentration.
B) density.
C) distribution.
D) pattern.
E) dispersion.

Accepted Answer

Density is the number of something per unit of area, so it best describes the frequency of something within a given unit of area. Concentration refers to the amount of something in a given volume, distribution refers to the arrangement of something in a particular area, pattern refers to the arrangement of something in a specific order, and dispersion refers to how spread out something is.

Question 6

Which is not an example of a functional region?
A) the circulation area of a newspaper
B) the area of dominance of a television station
C) the market area of a supermarket
D) the area dominated by a particular crop
E) the area served by a sports franchise

Accepted Answer

The area dominated by a particular crop is not a functional region, but rather a vernacular region or perceptual region based on agricultural practices.

Question 7

To geographers,the spread of McDonald's around the world represents
A) a popular fad.
B) a unique taste in nearly every location.
C) the relocation diffusion of restaurants.
D) economic and cultural globalization.

Accepted Answer

Geographers view the spread of McDonald's around the world as an example of economic and cultural globalization. The company's expansion into different countries represents the interconnectedness and homogenization of global economies and cultures. The spread of fast food chains like McDonald's also contributes to the homogenization of landscapes and cityscapes, as these restaurants often have similar designs and layouts regardless of their location.

Question 8

The spread of something over a given study area is
A) concentration.
B) density.
C) distribution.
D) pattern.
E) diffusion.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The reduction in the time it takes to diffuse something to a distant place is called
A) expansion diffusion.
B) stimulus diffusion.
C) distance decay.
D) space-time compression.
E) spatial interaction.

Accepted Answer

The term "space-time compression" refers to the reduction in time it takes for something to diffuse to a distant place. It is the result of advances in technology and transportation, which have made communication and travel faster and more efficient.

Question 10

A formal region defines an area
A) which has a centralized government.
B) which has variation in human or physical geographic characteristics.
C) in which everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics.
D) which is connected by established transportation routes.
E) which is organized around a node.

Accepted Answer

A formal region is defined as an area where everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics, which can be cultural, such as a common language, or physical, such as a climatic condition.

Question 11

________ helps us find an unfamiliar ________ by comparing its location with a familiar one.
A) Place, situation
B) Situation, place
C) Maps, situation
D) Situation, location
E) Geographers, location

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ helps us find an unfamiliar ________...

Question 12

Moving toward the Southern border of the United States,English becomes less common and Spanish is more often spoken.What type of region does this gradual change of language reflect?
A) formal
B) functional
C) vernacular
D) bilingual

Accepted Answer

The gradual change of language from English to Spanish toward the Southern border of the United States reflects a functional region where the dominant language is based on the function or use of the area. In this case, the function is the proximity to the Spanish-speaking countries and the increasing number of Spanish-speaking immigrants in the area.

Question 13

What elements of study do physical and human geography share?
A) They are concerned with patterns in space and why and where things occur.
B) They both are trying to solve human's influence on the environment.
C) It is common for professors to teach both areas.
D) They are both concerned with the migration of people from one area to another.
E) They both focus on the cultural aspects of geography.

Accepted Answer

Physical and human geography both study patterns in space and attempt to understand the reasons behind why and where certain things occur.

Question 14

An area distinguished by a unique combination of features is a(n)
A) biome.
B) landscape.
C) region.
D) uniform unit.
E) ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A region is a defined area with unique features, such as geography, climate, or culture, that distinguish it from surrounding areas. A biome is a large ecosystem with similar plant and animal communities, while a landscape refers to the visible features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and forests. A uniform unit refers to a specific area with consistent characteristics, typically used in soil or geology studies. Therefore, the term region is the best choice as it encompasses all aspects of the unique combination of features found in an area.

Question 15

What is the difference between density and concentration? Density is the ________ with which something occurs in ________,and ________ is the extent of a feature's spread over space.
A) space, concentration, frequency
B) frequency, space, concentration
C) period, space, time
D) period, concentration, space
E) frequency, time, space

Accepted Answer

Density refers to how frequently something occurs within a given space, while concentration describes how spread out or clustered a feature is within that space.

Question 16

Site identifies a place by its
A) location relative to other objects.
B) mathematical location on Earth's surface.
C) nominal location.
D) unique physical characteristics.
E) primary dimensions.

Accepted Answer

Site refers to the unique physical characteristics of a place, such as its terrain, climate, and natural resources.

Question 17

The beach at Ipanema,Brazil,can be studied using tools
A) only from physical geography.
B) only from human geography.
C) from both human and physical geography.
D) only from oceanography.
E) from both metric and English systems of measure.

Accepted Answer

The beach at Ipanema, Brazil, can be studied using tools from both human and physical geography. Physical geography tools can be used to study the beach's natural features such as the ocean currents, waves, and tides. Human geography tools, on the other hand, can be used to study the beach's cultural and social aspects such as its popularity among tourists, economic impacts, and development processes. Therefore, both human and physical geography tools are necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding of the beach at Ipanema, Brazil.

Question 18

What region is best described as Functional?
A) the service area for a carpet cleaning company
B) the state of New York
C) the wheat belt in the United States
D) the best region to listen to country music
E) the Rocky Mountains

Accepted Answer

A functional region is defined by a central point or service, and in this case, the service area for a carpet cleaning company fits that description.

Question 19

Brazil currently has the seventh largest economy in the world,yet (Figure 1.8.5 in the text) tells us that there is a ________ income gap between the ________ and ________ 10%.This disparity is best explained by ________ access.
A) small, upper, lower, equal
B) large, lower, upper, unequal
C) designed, upper, lower, legal
D) small, upper, lower, unequal
E) small, lower, upper, equal

Accepted Answer

Brazil has a large income gap between the lower and upper 10%, which is primarily due to unequal access to resources, opportunities, and services.

Question 20

What area of human geography would be most appropriate to examine how a local government pursued policies to only snow plow affluent neighborhoods after heavy snowfall?
A) Behavioral geography
B) Humanistic geography
C) Poststructuralist geography
D) Physical geography
E) Cultural geography

Accepted Answer

Poststructuralist geography focuses on how power, knowledge, and discourse shape spatial relationships and identities. The scenario of a local government prioritizing affluent neighborhoods for snow plowing reflects issues of power and inequality, making poststructuralist geography the most appropriate area to examine this situation.

Quiz 1: This Is Geography

Situation identifies a place by its

The state of Texas is best considered a formal region because

Which is a form of expansion diffusion?

The arrangement of a feature across Earth's surface is its

The frequency of something within a given unit of area is

Which is not an example of a functional region?

To geographers,the spread of McDonald's around the world represents

The spread of something over a given study area is

The reduction in the time it takes to diffuse something to a distant place is called

A formal region defines an area

helps us find an unfamiliar by comparing its location with a familiar one.

Moving toward the Southern border of the United States,English becomes less common and Spanish is more often spoken.What type of region does this gradual change of language reflect?

What elements of study do physical and human geography share?

An area distinguished by a unique combination of features is a(n)

What is the difference between density and concentration? Density is the with which something occurs in ,and is the extent of a feature's spread over space.

Site identifies a place by its

The beach at Ipanema,Brazil,can be studied using tools

What region is best described as Functional?

Brazil currently has the seventh largest economy in the world,yet (Figure 1.8.5 in the text) tells us that there is a income gap between the and 10%.This disparity is best explained by access.

What area of human geography would be most appropriate to examine how a local government pursued policies to only snow plow affluent neighborhoods after heavy snowfall?