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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does de Blij suggest that you give directions if you do not know which way is north, south, east, or west?
(a) He suggests drawing a map to use as a reference.
(b) He suggests giving directions based on landmarks.
(c) He suggests using global positioning software.
(d) He suggests giving directions based on an analog clock face.

5. How did the volcano explosion in Sumatra affect life on Earth?
(a) It caused an incredible explosion of genetic diversity, producing many new species.
(b) It caused an evolutionary bottleneck in which much genetic diversity was lost.
(c) It was connected with the beginning of the evolution of modern humans.
(d) It caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does de Blij say should include training in cartography?

2. What technological development revolutionized cartography?

3. Why is geography different from other disciplines, according to de Blij?

4. What phase of Earth's geologic history are we in today?

5. How long ago did the glaciers from the last Ice Age begin to recede?

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