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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does de Blij feel that Americans have an obligation to be well informed?
(a) Because part of being well educated is understanding geography.
(b) Because the decisions made by Americans affect the entire planet.
(c) Because Americans have economic ties to many other countries.
(d) Because it is important to be a good citizen.

3. How do geographers look at the world, according to de Blij?
(a) Chronologically.
(b) Spatially.
(c) Structurally.
(d) Temporally.

4. How do scientists measure the movement of North America each year?
(a) In inches.
(b) In feet.
(c) In miles.
(d) In yards.

5. What had to happen before Earth's land masses could form?
(a) Earth's crust had to begin to cool into rock.
(b) The oceans had to form.
(c) Life had to begin to evolve.
(d) The Moon had to begin orbiting Earth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does de Blij mean when he refers to a mental map?

3. What two countries were mixed up by President Nixon's staff?

4. What do geographers analyze using the gravity model?

5. Who formulated a grid that is still used to make map projections of the world?

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