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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of map does not distort reality?
(a) A conical projection.
(b) An equal area projection.
(c) A globe.
(d) A cynlindrical projection.

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

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

4. What kind of location must be given in degrees, minutes, and seconds of longitude and latitude?
(a) Prime meridian location.
(b) USGS location.
(c) Relative location.
(d) Absolute location.

5. How long have people been making maps?
(a) At least 100 years.
(b) At least 500 years.
(c) At least 5,000 years.
(d) At least 1,000 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does de Blij suggest that you give directions if you do not know which way is north, south, east, or west?

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

3. How do scientists measure the movement of North America each year?

4. When President Ronald Reagan visited Brazil, where did he tell people he was happy to be?

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

(see the answer key)

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