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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What war does de Blij say could have been better handled if U.S. leaders had had a better grasp of geography?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) World War II.

2. What approach to foreign affairs is fostered by the decision not to teach geography in public schools?
(a) Isolationism and parochialism.
(b) Callous disregard for the welfare of other societies.
(c) An international outlook.
(d) Paternalism toward developing countries.

3. What other university departments does de Blij feel should be resurrected, along with geography departments?
(a) Departments of regional studies.
(b) Sociology departments.
(c) Interdisciplinary studies departments.
(d) History departments.

4. What does de Blij mean when he refers to a mental map?
(a) He means the map of the brain that is being developed by neuroscientists.
(b) He means the brain's ability to visualize maps mentally when no map is available.
(c) He means that the brain changes structurally as a result of studying cartography.
(d) He means the map of each person's individual universe: one's neighborhood, school, and community.

5. Why does de Blij feel that American students need to study geography?
(a) To protect national security.
(b) To better understand plate tectonics.
(c) To receive a well-rounded education.
(d) To better understand history.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country does de Blij think that Americans should try to be particularly well-informed about?

2. What job does de Blij say should not have been eliminated by government budget cuts?

3. How long has it been since Harvard University offered a geography class to its students?

4. Which of the following maps can you derive the most accurate estimates of distances from?

5. Who formulated a grid that is still used to make map projections of the world?

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