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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a geostationary satellite do?
(a) It remains stationary over a particular point on Earth's surface.
(b) It produces maps of changing weather conditions.
(c) It can discern features of tiny objects on Earth's surface.
(d) It sends data to GPS devices in cars.

2. Which country does de Blij think that Americans should try to be particularly well-informed about?
(a) Botswana.
(b) China.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Iraq.

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

4. What is the name of the interglacial that we are currently in?
(a) The Holocene.
(b) The Eemian.
(c) The Subboreal.
(d) The Atlanticum.

5. Why does de Blij feel that Americans are unprepared to evaluate global warming?
(a) Because they do not pay attention to current events.
(b) Because they do not know enough about science.
(c) Because they do not take classes in geography.
(d) Because they do not understand geologic history.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have people been making maps?

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

3. What causes the drift of Earth's continents?

4. Why does de Blij feel that Americans have an obligation to be well informed?

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

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