University:
Eastern Kentucky University
Course:
GEO 210 | Introduction to Physical Geography
Academic year:

2022
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110

Pages:

2
Author:

Charlee Buchanan

1.3 Short Answer Questions 1) List the five principal themes of modern geographic education. Answer: location; place; region; human-Earth relationship; movement Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular. 2) Briefly describe the difference between a system and a model. Answer: A model is any ordered, interrelated set of objects and attributes as distinct from their surrounding environment. A system represents an idealized part of the real world greatly simplified. Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.2 Earth Systems Concepts Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.4 Describe systems analysis, open and closed systems, and feedback information. 3) What are Earth's abiotic and biotic systems? Answer: Earth's nonliving systems include include the atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Earth's living system is called the biosphere and is also sometimes referred to as ecosphere. Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.2 Earth Systems Concepts Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.5 Relate systems concepts to Earth systems. 4) Describe the differences between matter and energy. Answer: Matter assumes a physical shape and occupies space, whereas energy is a capacity to do work. Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.2 Earth Systems Concepts Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.5 Relate systems concepts to Earth systems. 5) What is geodesy? Answer: The science that attempts to determine Earth's shape and size by surveys and mathematical means. Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.4 Maps and Cartography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.7 Define cartography and mapping basics: map scale and map projections. 43 6) What is a great circle? What are small circles? Answer: A great circle is any circle of Earth's circumference whose center coincides with the center of Earth. All other circles on Earth constitute small circles. Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.4 Maps and Cartography Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis LO: 1.7 Define cartography and mapping basics: map scale and map projections. 7) What are the four classes of map projections? Answer: The four classes of map projections are called planar, cylindrical, conic, and oval. Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.4 Maps and Cartography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.7 Define cartography and mapping basics: map scale and map projections. 8) What are the three primary methods of expressing scale on maps? Answer: The three primary methods of expressing scale on maps are written (verbal) scale, representative fractions, and graphic (bar) scale. Diff: 2 Type: ES Chapter/section: 1.4 Maps and Cartography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.7 Define cartography and mapping basics: map scale and map projections. 44