16. Which sub-discipline is most closely linked to biology?A) Urban geography
B) Geomorphology
C) Biogeography
D) Political geography
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Answer: C
Explanation: Biogeography studies plant and animal distributions, linking it with biology.
17. What science is meteorology linked with in geography?A) Biogeography
B) Climatology
C) Soil Geography
D) Population Geography
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Answer: B
Explanation: Meteorology relates closely to climatology in geography.
18. What does geomorphology study?A) Human settlements
B) Political systems
C) Landforms and earth’s surface changes
D) Climate zones
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Answer: C
Explanation: Geomorphology focuses on the formation and changes of landforms.
19. The “anthroposphere” relates to:A) Oceans
B) The human-made environment
C) Earth's mantle
D) Plant ecosystems
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Answer: B
Explanation: The anthroposphere includes human-altered or human-made features.
20. A formal region is defined by:A) Functional linkages
B) Unique climate
C) Homogeneity in specific characteristics
D) Cultural traditions only
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Answer: C
Explanation: A formal region has uniform characteristics like climate or language.
21. Urban geography studies:A) Ocean currents
B) Agricultural land use
C) Towns and cities
D) Weather patterns
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Answer: C
Explanation: Urban geography focuses on the growth and organization of urban areas.
22. Possibilism supports the idea that:A) Nature controls humans completely
B) Only the environment changes humans
C) Humans can alter and benefit from nature
D) Climate is the sole influence on culture
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Answer: C
Explanation: Possibilism holds that humans can shape the environment using technology and knowledge.
23. Geography was once considered:A) A theoretical science only
B) Unscientific and solely descriptive
C) A branch of chemistry
D) Limited to cartography
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Answer: B
Explanation: Before the quantitative revolution, geography was often viewed as purely descriptive.
24. Historical geography studies:A) The internal structure of the earth
B) Past geographic conditions and changes
C) Future economic plans
D) Animal populations
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Answer: B
Explanation: Historical geography examines how places have changed over time.
25. Which is not a theme of geography?A) Movement
B) Climate
C) Region
D) Location
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Answer: B
Explanation: While important, climate is a topic within geography, not one of its five core themes.
26. The site of a place refers to:A) Its economic value
B) Its exact coordinates
C) Its physical characteristics
D) Its population density
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Answer: C
Explanation: Site refers to the actual physical features of a location.
27. What approach is used to study global climate patterns?A) Regional
B) Topical
C) Cultural
D) Political
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Answer: B
Explanation: The topical approach analyzes specific phenomena like climate globally.
28. Which of the following is not a sphere studied in geography?A) Lithosphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Biosphere
D) Hydrosphere
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Answer: B
Explanation: Geography focuses on the troposphere, not the stratosphere.
29. Who are considered pioneers in geographic thought?A) Karl Marx and Darwin
B) Humboldt and Ritter
C) Febvre and Yeates
D) Demolins and Febvre
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Answer: B
Explanation: Humboldt and Ritter are regarded as foundational figures in geography.
30. What was a key outcome of the quantitative revolution?A) Abandoning regional studies
B) Increased use of computers and models
C) Emphasis on descriptive narratives
D) Separation of physical and human geography
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Answer: B
Explanation: The revolution led to statistical modeling and the use of computers in geographic research.
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