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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 using global positioning software.
(b) He suggests giving directions based on landmarks.
(c) He suggests drawing a map to use as a reference.
(d) He suggests giving directions based on an analog clock face.

2. How did Earth's Moon form?
(a) An asteroid orbiting the Sun came too close to Earth.
(b) A large section of Earth split off to become the Moon.
(c) A passing comet began orbiting Earth.
(d) A planet-sized object collided with the newly formed Earth.

3. How long has it been since Harvard University offered a geography class to its students?
(a) More than 100 years.
(b) More than 20 years.
(c) More than 50 years.
(d) More than 10 years.

4. Who formulated a grid that is still used to make map projections of the world?
(a) Ferdinand Magellan.
(b) Battista Agnese.
(c) Captain Cook.
(d) Gerardus Mercator.

5. Which of the following maps can you derive the most accurate estimates of distances from?
(a) A map of a city block.
(b) A map of the world.
(c) A map of a city.
(d) A map of the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does de Blij describe as a modern proponent of environmental determinism?

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

3. What is the name of the interglacial that we are currently in?

4. Why does de Blij feel that American students need to study geography?

5. What had to happen before Earth's land masses could form?

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