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Question 01
What is “human-environment interaction”?
a) The study of how animals adapt to their surroundings
b) The study of how humans use and adapt to their environment
c) The interaction between different animal species
d) The way ecosystems balance human activity
Correct Answer: b) The study of how humans use and adapt to their environment
Explanation: Human-environment interaction refers to the ways in which humans modify, use, and adapt to their physical environment for survival and development.
Question 02
What is a “thematic map”?
a) A map that shows natural features such as rivers and mountains
b) A map that focuses on one specific characteristic or attribute of a region
c) A map that displays all geographical information in equal detail
d) A map that focuses solely on population distribution
Correct Answer: b) A map that focuses on one specific characteristic or attribute of a region
Explanation: Thematic maps are specialized maps used to illustrate a particular theme, such as climate, population, or economic activity in a region.
Question 03
What is “absolute location”?
a) The description of a place based on its location relative to another place
b) The precise coordinates of a place using latitude and longitude
c) The physical appearance of a place on a map
d) The distance between two specific points on Earth
Correct Answer: b) The precise coordinates of a place using latitude and longitude
Explanation: Absolute location refers to the exact position of a place on Earth, typically described using the geographic coordinate system of latitude and longitude.
Question 04
What is “deforestation”?
a) The process of replanting trees in forested areas
b) The clearing of forests for agricultural or urban use
c) The natural process of forests regrowing after a fire
d) The conservation of forests to reduce carbon emissions
Correct Answer: b) The clearing of forests for agricultural or urban use
Explanation: Deforestation is the removal of trees and forested areas to make space for agriculture, urbanization, or other human activities, often leading to environmental degradation.
Question 05
What is “GIS” (Geographic Information System)?
a) A system for predicting weather patterns
b) A technology used to create digital maps
c) A software that collects and analyzes geographic data
d) A method for visualizing climate change impacts
Correct Answer: c) A software that collects and analyzes geographic data
Explanation: Geographic Information System (GIS) is a tool used to capture, analyze, and visualize spatial data to understand geographic patterns and relationships.
Question 06
What is “cartography”?
a) The study of Earth’s oceans and marine life
b) The practice of creating and interpreting maps
c) The measurement of the Earth’s atmosphere
d) The analysis of soil and rock formations
Correct Answer: b) The practice of creating and interpreting maps
Explanation: Cartography is the science and art of map-making, involving the representation of geographical features and data for various uses.
Question 07
What is “latitude”?
a) Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Equator and measure north or south
b) Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Prime Meridian
c) The distance from Earth’s center to the surface
d) A measurement of elevation above sea level
Correct Answer: a) Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Equator and measure north or south
Explanation: Latitude lines run horizontally around the globe and measure how far north or south a location is from the Equator.
Question 08
What is “longitude”?
a) Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Equator
b) Imaginary lines that measure distances east or west of the Prime Meridian
c) A measure of the height of a place above sea level
d) The distance between the Earth’s core and its surface
Correct Answer: b) Imaginary lines that measure distances east or west of the Prime Meridian
Explanation: Longitude lines run vertically around the Earth and measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Question 09
What is the “prime meridian”?
a) The line of 0° latitude
b) The line of 0° longitude that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres
c) The line that divides Earth’s oceans
d) The longest line of latitude
Correct Answer: b) The line of 0° longitude that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres
Explanation: The prime meridian is an imaginary line of longitude that is used as the reference point for all other lines of longitude.
Question 10
What are “biomes”?
a) Specific regions of the atmosphere
b) Large geographic areas with similar ecosystems and climate
c) Coastal zones with rich biodiversity
d) Artificial environments created by humans
Correct Answer: b) Large geographic areas with similar ecosystems and climate
Explanation: Biomes are large regions characterized by their climate, vegetation, and animal life, such as deserts, forests, and grasslands.
Question 11
What is “urban sprawl”?
a) The decline of urban areas
b) The rapid expansion of urban areas into rural land
c) The preservation of historical city centers
d) The planned development of green spaces in cities
Correct Answer: b) The rapid expansion of urban areas into rural land
Explanation: Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled growth of cities into surrounding rural areas, often leading to environmental and infrastructure challenges.
Question 12
What is a “small-scale map”?
a) A map that shows a small area in great detail
b) A map that shows a large area with less detail
c) A map that focuses on a single city or town
d) A map that displays topographical features
Correct Answer: b) A map that shows a large area with less detail
Explanation: A small-scale map displays a large geographic area with minimal detail, such as a map of an entire country or continent.
Question 13
What is a “large-scale map”?
a) A map that covers a large area with little detail
b) A map that shows a small area with a high level of detail
c) A map that uses very large symbols to depict population density
d) A map that shows only urban areas
Correct Answer: b) A map that shows a small area with a high level of detail
Explanation: Large-scale maps show detailed geographic features in a smaller area, such as a city or neighborhood.
Question 14
What is “standardization” in mapmaking?
a) The process of creating uniform symbols for all maps
b) The method of converting data to a consistent unit of measurement across regions
c) The practice of using only one type of projection for maps
d) The use of global standards to measure distances
Correct Answer: b) The method of converting data to a consistent unit of measurement across regions
Explanation: Standardization ensures that data is represented uniformly on maps, allowing for accurate comparison across different regions.
Question 15
What is “categorical data”?
a) Data that can be measured on a continuous scale
b) Data that is divided into distinct categories or groups
c) Data that is based on percentages
d) Data that changes over time
Correct Answer: b) Data that is divided into distinct categories or groups
Explanation: Categorical data refers to information that is grouped into distinct categories, such as colors, species, or types.
Question 16
What is a “dot density map”?
a) A map that uses dots to represent population centers
b) A map that shows differences in density using color variations
c) A map that uses dots to show the distribution of a particular attribute
d) A map that measures distance between points
Correct Answer: c) A map that uses dots to show the distribution of a particular attribute
Explanation: Dot density maps represent data distribution by placing dots, where each dot represents a specific quantity of the variable being mapped.
Question 17
What is the function of a “proportional symbol map”?
a) To use color variations to show data distribution
b) To use symbols of varying sizes to represent the magnitude of an attribute
c) To display geographical features such as rivers and mountains
d) To show changes in population over time
Correct Answer: b) To use symbols of varying sizes to represent the magnitude of an attribute
Explanation: Proportional symbol maps use symbols, such as circles, where the size of the symbol indicates the magnitude of the data it represents.
Question 18
What is a “frequency polygon”?
a) A type of bar chart
b) A type of line graph used to represent continuous data
c) A type of scatterplot used for categorical data
d) A type of graph used for representing hierarchical data
Correct Answer: b) A type of line graph used to represent continuous data
Explanation: Frequency polygons are line graphs that connect the midpoints of intervals in a data set, often used to show distributions of continuous variables.
Question 19
What is “cartogram”?
a) A map that represents geographical features in their true proportions
b) A map that distorts geographic areas to reflect a particular attribute
c) A map that uses only lines to represent data
d) A map that displays geographical boundaries without any distortion
Correct Answer: b) A map that distorts geographic areas to reflect a particular attribute
Explanation: Cartograms distort the size of geographic regions to represent the magnitude of a specific variable, such as population or economic output.
Question 20
What is “equidistant projection”?
a) A map projection that preserves angles but not distances
b) A map projection that accurately represents distances from a central point
c) A map projection that distorts both distance and size
d) A map projection that shows the entire globe without distortion
Correct Answer: b) A map projection that accurately represents distances from a central point
Explanation: Equidistant projections maintain accurate distances from a central point to all other locations, but may distort other map features.
