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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When President Ronald Reagan visited Brazil, where did he tell people he was happy to be?
(a) Bolivia.
(b) The Bahamas.
(c) Bahrain.
(d) Belgium.

2. What causes the drift of Earth's continents?
(a) Plate tectonics.
(b) Ice Ages.
(c) The Moon's gravity.
(d) Ocean currents and tides.

3. 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.

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

5. What life forms are threatened during Earth's Ice Ages?
(a) Only marine life.
(b) Only plant life.
(c) Only land animals.
(d) All life forms.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What approach to foreign affairs is fostered by the decision not to teach geography in public schools?

5. How do geographers look at the world, according to de Blij?

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