MCQs of Geography - Human, Cultural, Economic& Regional Geography : Some Background Basics – Multiple Choice Question

Question 1 of 25

1. Question

Which of the following statements concerning spatial systems is not correct?

Maps cannot be used to measure and analyze systems,only models can
The analysis of the role of each component helps reveal the operation of the entire system
They function as nits because their component parts are interdependent
Spatial systems may be the basis for regional identification

Question 2 of 25

2. Question

The essential perspective used by geographers in forming their concepts is:

Absolute
human
relative
spatial

Question 3 of 25

3. Question

Arithmetic density:

cannot be used to compare regions
is an absolute relationship such as population per square kilomter
is more meaningful than physiological density
refers to the number of persons per unit of arable land

Question 4 of 25

4. Question

Site refers to the:

external features of a place
precise location of the center of a city
proximity to natural resources or transpiration routes
internal location attributes of a place

Question 5 of 25

5. Question

Regional boundaries are marked by:

arbitrary decisions based upon the scale of the map
dramatic changes in the region's unifying characteristic
spatial reality
the boundaries of a city or incorporated political unit

Question 6 of 25

6. Question

The statement that ” the journey the work is 15 minutes by bus” is an example of:

absolute direction
absolute distance
relative direction
relative distance

Question 7 of 25

7. Question

Which of the following is not considered a geographic pattern?

centralized
distributive
linear
random

Question 8 of 25

8. Question

Perceptual regions:

are more vigorously structured than formal or functional regions
are not considered of any importance to geographers
define areas only as far as the eye can see
reflect feelings and images rather than objective data

Question 9 of 25

9. Question

In describing the patterns and processes of spatial interaction, geographers are most concerned with:

accessibility and connectivity
density and dispersion
diffusion and pattern
pedestrian cities

Question 10 of 25

10. Question

By the end of the 18th century, regional geographic investigation was strengthened by:

Roger's book
the development of national censuses
the processes of the physical landscape
the rapid development of geology, botany, zoology, and other natural sciences

Question 11 of 25

11. Question

The map type best used to record not only the presence of a phenomenon but to suggest its spatial pattern, distribution, or dispersion is:

dot
choropleth
isoline
statis tical

Question 12 of 25

12. Question

Which of the following statements concerning the globe grid is not correct?

Lines of latitude are always parallels to the equator
Meridians and parallels intersect at right angles
The equator is one- half the length of a meridian
The scale on the surface of the globe is everywhere the same in every direction

Question 13 of 25

13. Question

Which of the following is not one of the dominating interests in geography?

areal variation of physical and human phenomena on the surface of the earth and their interrelationships
the development of overlapping perceptual regions
regional analysis
spatial systems linking areas of physical phenomena and human activities together

Question 14 of 25

14. Question

Using any map projection, there will always be some distortion because:

a map has to depict the curved surface of the three - dimensional earth on a two - dimensional sheet of paper
equivalent projections must be distinguished from con formal ones
some spatial phenomena are not tangible or visible
the map scale is change (d)

Question 15 of 25

15. Question

The visible imprint of human activity is known as:

spatial interaction
the attributes of the setting
the cultural landscape
the natural landscape

Question 16 of 25

16. Question

Idrisi’s prime objective was to:

collect all known geographical information and assemble it on a truly accurate representation of the world
divide the inhabited earth into seven climatic regions
spread the works of Ptolemy throughout the Greek and Muslim cultures of Europe, the Near East , and North Africa
Wirte Roger's book

Question 17 of 25

17. Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

The lager the scale of the map, the larger the area it covers
The larger the scale of the map,the more generalized are the data it porrays
The larger the scale of the map, the larger the area it covers
The smaller the scale of the map, the more accurately can its content be displayed

Question 18 of 25

18. Question

The early Greeks:

hired Muslims to describe and analyze their known world
lost a great deal of their geographic knowledge during the Middle Ages
observed how human lived in various areas against the backdrop of the earth's physical features
were not intersected in geography

Question 19 of 25

19. Question

Which of the following is not a sub field of human geography ?

atmosphere
behavioral
economic
political

Question 20 of 25

20. Question

Which of the following statements concerning longitude is not correct?

Longitude is depicted by north- south lines called meridians
Longitude is the angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
Meridians are parallel to the equator
Meridians converge at the poles

Question 21 of 25

21. Question

Modern geography traces its origins to the:

17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century

Question 22 of 25

22. Question

The characteristics of places today are the result of:

current inhabitants
constantly changing past and present conditions
Technology
level of education

Question 23 of 25

23. Question

The ” turfs” of the urban clubs or gangs is an example of which type of region?

formal
functional
nodal
perceptual

Question 24 of 25

24. Question

The distance between the North and South Poles is:

0 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
360 degrees

Question 25 of 25

25. Question

Which of the following is not true with respect to ” places”?

They cannot interact with other places
They have location
They may be large or small
They have both physical and cultural characteristics

MCQs of Geography – Human, Cultural, Economic& Regional Geography : Some Background Basics

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