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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many mass extinctions have occurred during Earth's history?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) None.

2. How do geographers look at the world, according to de Blij?
(a) Chronologically.
(b) Temporally.
(c) Spatially.
(d) Structurally.

3. Why does de Blij feel that Americans have an obligation to be well informed?
(a) Because the decisions made by Americans affect the entire planet.
(b) Because it is important to be a good citizen.
(c) Because part of being well educated is understanding geography.
(d) Because Americans have economic ties to many other countries.

4. What event caused Earth's most recent mass extinction?
(a) A temporary lowering in the temperature of the Sun.
(b) A collision with a comet or asteroid.
(c) Mass flooding caused by global warming.
(d) The formation of the Moon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is topography shown in United States Geological Survey maps?

2. Which of the following statements is the best description of Earth's geologic history?

3. What kind of map does not distort reality?

4. What kind of location must be given in degrees, minutes, and seconds of longitude and latitude?

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

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