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Question 01
What does the term “cartograms” refer to in mapping?
a) Maps that emphasize distance
b) Maps that exaggerate or distort areas based on specific variables
c) Maps that use color to represent data
d) Maps that are drawn by hand
Correct Answer: b) Maps that exaggerate or distort areas based on specific variables
Explanation: Cartograms are thematic maps that distort geographic areas to emphasize a specific variable, such as population or economic output.
Question 02
What is an example of non-spatial data?
a) Data that can be linked to specific geographic coordinates
b) Data about customer preferences in a specific region
c) Data about water levels in a lake
d) Data that cannot be tied to a specific geographic location
Correct Answer: d) Data that cannot be tied to a specific geographic location
Explanation: Non-spatial data refers to information that does not have a geographic component, meaning it cannot be linked to a specific place on Earth.
Question 03
Which system uses satellites to provide information about Earth’s surface?
a) Geographic Information System (GIS)
b) Global Positioning System (GPS)
c) Remote Sensing
d) Spatial Data Analysis
Correct Answer: b) Global Positioning System (GPS)
Explanation: GPS uses a network of orbiting satellites to collect location information and provide real-time geographic data.
Question 04
What is the purpose of remote sensing in geography?
a) To collect weather data
b) To capture information about the Earth’s surface from a distance
c) To analyze water flow patterns
d) To monitor volcanic activity
Correct Answer: b) To capture information about the Earth's surface from a distance
Explanation: Remote sensing is the process of collecting data about Earth's surface without making physical contact, typically using satellites or aircraft.
Question 05
What does GIS stand for in geographic studies?
a) Global Imaging System
b) Geographic Information System
c) General Infrastructure System
d) Geospatial Interactive System
Correct Answer: b) Geographic Information System
Explanation: GIS stands for Geographic Information System, a technology that integrates spatial and non-spatial data for analyzing and visualizing geographic information.
Question 06
What is the key feature of a “federal state”?
a) A state where the central government holds all power
b) A state divided into smaller units with some independent authority
c) A state with a completely independent judiciary
d) A state with an authoritarian government
Correct Answer: b) A state divided into smaller units with some independent authority
Explanation: In a federal state, power is shared between a central government and smaller political units, such as states or provinces.
Question 07
Which country is an example of a landlocked state?
a) Japan
b) Switzerland
c) Australia
d) Indonesia
Correct Answer: b) Switzerland
Explanation: Switzerland is landlocked, meaning it has no direct access to a sea or ocean, unlike coastal countries such as Japan or Australia.
Question 08
What type of political boundary is determined by natural features like mountains or rivers?
a) Geometric boundary
b) Cultural boundary
c) Physical boundary
d) Economic boundary
Correct Answer: c) Physical boundary
Explanation: Physical boundaries are based on natural features like rivers, mountains, and deserts, separating different territories or regions.
Question 09
Which term refers to the control a state has over its territory and independence from external control?
a) Sovereignty
b) Unitary state
c) Federalism
d) Territoriality
Correct Answer: a) Sovereignty
Explanation: Sovereignty refers to a state's ability to govern itself without interference from outside powers.
Question 10
What is an example of a compact state?
a) Chile
b) South Africa
c) Poland
d) Indonesia
Correct Answer: c) Poland
Explanation: Poland is an example of a compact state, where the distance from the center to any boundary is relatively equal.
Question 11
Which economic activity involves transforming raw materials into finished products?
a) Primary Economic Activity
b) Secondary Economic Activity
c) Tertiary Economic Activity
d) Quaternary Economic Activity
Correct Answer: b) Secondary Economic Activity
Explanation: Secondary economic activities include manufacturing and construction, where raw materials are transformed into finished goods.
Question 12
Which economic sector focuses on services like healthcare and education?
a) Primary Sector
b) Secondary Sector
c) Tertiary Sector
d) Quaternary Sector
Correct Answer: c) Tertiary Sector
Explanation: The tertiary sector involves providing services to individuals and businesses, including healthcare, education, and retail.
Question 13
What is a key characteristic of a “fragmented state”?
a) A state with scattered territory separated by water or other states
b) A state that has no natural resources
c) A state entirely surrounded by another state
d) A state with compact territory
Correct Answer: a) A state with scattered territory separated by water or other states
Explanation: A fragmented state consists of several separated territories, often islands or regions divided by water or land.
Question 14
Which term refers to the geographical pattern of spreading innovations or ideas across space?
a) Convergence
b) Diffusion
c) Adaptation
d) Cultural Ecology
Correct Answer: b) Diffusion
Explanation: Diffusion is the process by which innovations, ideas, or cultural practices spread across geographic areas.
Question 15
Which theory argues that the control of Eastern Europe could lead to control of the world?
a) Rimland Theory
b) Organic State Theory
c) Heartland Theory
d) Federalism Theory
Correct Answer: c) Heartland Theory
Explanation: The Heartland Theory, proposed by Halford Mackinder, argues that control of the central area of Eurasia (Eastern Europe) could lead to global dominance.
Question 16
What is a “rimland” according to geopolitical theory?
a) The interior of a country
b) The coastal and peripheral areas of a region
c) The core area of a country
d) A disputed political territory
Correct Answer: b) The coastal and peripheral areas of a region
Explanation: The Rimland Theory emphasizes the importance of coastal regions in geopolitics, contrasting the Heartland Theory.
Question 17
Which economic sector is primarily associated with knowledge, research, and development?
a) Primary Sector
b) Secondary Sector
c) Tertiary Sector
d) Quaternary Sector
Correct Answer: d) Quaternary Sector
Explanation: The Quaternary Sector involves activities related to knowledge, research, development, and information processing.
Question 18
What is the purpose of a maritime boundary?
a) To mark a country’s land territory
b) To define political regions within a country
c) To divide water bodies between countries
d) To create airspace regulations
Correct Answer: c) To divide water bodies between countries
Explanation: A maritime boundary defines the division of oceans, seas, or other bodies of water between countries for purposes such as fishing rights or resource exploration.
Question 19
Which of the following is an example of a primary economic activity?
a) Car manufacturing
b) Coal mining
c) Legal consulting
d) Retail store management
Correct Answer: b) Coal mining
Explanation: Primary economic activities involve extracting raw materials from the Earth, such as mining, farming, or fishing.
Question 20
Which factor is a key driver of urbanization?
a) Availability of raw materials
b) The movement of people to cities for economic opportunities
c) The construction of dams and highways
d) Decline in agricultural productivity
Correct Answer: b) The movement of people to cities for economic opportunities
Explanation: Urbanization is driven by the movement of people from rural areas to cities in search of jobs and better living conditions.
