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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) An international outlook.
(c) Isolationism and parochialism.
(d) Paternalism toward developing countries.

2. What did Gilbert Grosvenor , the grandson of the National Geographic Society's 1950 president, do to improve geographic literacy in the United States?
(a) He began writing books about geography for children.
(b) He raised money for geography education and testified in Congress.
(c) He founded a map publishing company.
(d) He traveled the country giving seminars in public schools.

3. Why is geography different from other disciplines, according to de Blij?
(a) It makes unexpected links between topics.
(b) It is always in the news.
(c) It covers science and technology.
(d) It is constantly changing.

4. What tool does de Blij say that no household should ever be without?
(a) An atlas.
(b) A globe.
(c) A computer.
(d) A ruler.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following maps has the smallest scale?

2. When does de Blij say that geography began to decline in the United States?

3. Who would be most likely to use a large scale map?

4. Why is a compass rose more useful in the United States than in Europe?

5. What other university departments does de Blij feel should be resurrected, along with geography departments?

(see the answer key)

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