Geography Practice Quiz 91

Q1.Eratosthenes, who coined the term geography, lived during which period?

A. 276-194 BC B. 300-200 BC C. 200-100 BC D. 100-1 BC

Q2.Which modern scientific techniques are mentioned as equipping students to contribute to national development?

A. Remote sensing and GPS B. GIS and computer cartography C. Drone mapping and photogrammetry D. Satellite imagery and aerial photography

Q3.What provides the stage for human societies to enact their creative skills?

A. Social organisations B. Physical environment C. Technological development D. Cultural development

Q4.What should a student of geography be curious about?

A. All phenomena that vary over space B. Only physical features C. Only human activities D. Only climate patterns

Q5.What is the literal meaning of the term 'geography'?

A. Description of the earth B. Study of the earth C. Measurement of the earth D. Mapping of the earth

Q6.How did scholars define geography?

A. The description of the earth as the abode of human beings B. The study of the earth's physical features C. The analysis of spatial variations D. The interaction between nature and humans

Q7.Which of the following is a sister discipline in social sciences mentioned in the text?

A. Economics B. Geology C. Meteorology D. Oceanography

Q8.How does geography differ from other sciences?

A. In its subject matter and methodology B. In its use of quantitative data C. In its focus on physical features only D. In its reliance on field surveys

Q9.From where does geography derive its data base?

A. Only from natural sciences B. Only from social sciences C. From all natural and social sciences D. From field observations only

Q10.What was one historical perception of geography mentioned in the text?

A. The study of areal differentiation B. The study of earth's origin C. The study of climate patterns D. The study of population distribution

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Geography Practice Quiz 91