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Introduction of Geography
Qualitative geographic research emphasizes:
A. Only contour intervals
B. Meanings, experiences, and non-numerical evidence
C. Only equations
D. Only satellite radiance
Correct Answer: B
Qualitative methods explore how people interpret places, identities, and spatial experiences.
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Introduction of Geography
Quantitative geographic research emphasizes:
A. Only place names
B. Only map decoration
C. Numerical measurement and statistical analysis
D. Only personal narratives
Correct Answer: C
Quantitative methods analyze measurable variables and patterns using statistics and models.
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Introduction of Geography
Participant observation is most associated with:
A. Only remote sensing
B. Only geodesy
C. Only map projection
D. Qualitative field research
Correct Answer: D
Participant observation involves observing and often participating in social settings to understand behavior and meaning.
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Introduction of Geography
An interview is particularly useful when a researcher needs:
A. Detailed qualitative information
B. Only elevation contours
C. Only spectral signatures
D. Only map projections
Correct Answer: A
Interviews allow deeper exploration of experiences, perceptions, and explanations.
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Introduction of Geography
A questionnaire is especially useful for collecting:
A. Only contour lines
B. Standardized responses from many people
C. Only satellite pixels
D. Only rock cores
Correct Answer: B
Questionnaires can gather comparable social, behavioral, and attitudinal data from a sample.
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Introduction of Geography
Fieldwork is important in geography because it:
A. Replaces all maps
B. Studies only history
C. Allows direct observation and measurement of places and processes
D. Eliminates need for evidence
Correct Answer: C
Fieldwork grounds geographic analysis in firsthand spatial observations and measurements.
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Introduction of Geography
Which is an example of secondary data?
A. A researcher counting pedestrians today
B. A GPS point measured in the field
C. An interview conducted by the researcher
D. A national census dataset
Correct Answer: D
Census data were collected previously by an official agency and can be reused.
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Introduction of Geography
Which is an example of primary data collection?
A. Measuring traffic counts at an intersection
B. Using a published census table
C. Downloading an existing atlas
D. Reading a government report
Correct Answer: A
Direct traffic counts are firsthand observations collected for the study.
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Introduction of Geography
Secondary geographic data are data that:
A. Have no spatial component
B. Were previously collected by another source
C. Must be collected in the field
D. Cannot be mapped
Correct Answer: B
Secondary data include censuses, published reports, databases, and existing maps.
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Primary geographic data are data that:
A. Are always satellite images
B. Are already summarized by someone else
C. Are collected firsthand for a specific study
D. Come only from old books
Correct Answer: C
Primary data are gathered directly through surveys, observations, measurements, interviews, or fieldwork.
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Introduction of Geography
WGS 84 is widely used as a:
A. Climate classification
B. Contour interval
C. Map symbol set
D. Global geodetic datum
Correct Answer: D
WGS 84 is the global geodetic reference system used by GPS and many mapping applications.
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Introduction of Geography
A map datum provides:
A. A reference model for locating positions on Earth
B. A list of map colors
C. A weather forecast
D. A political boundary
Correct Answer: A
A geodetic datum defines the reference ellipsoid and its relationship to Earth for coordinate positions.
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Each standard UTM zone is approximately:
A. 30° wide
B. 6° of longitude wide
C. 1° wide
D. 15° wide
Correct Answer: B
The 360 degrees of longitude are divided into 60 zones of 6 degrees each.
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Introduction of Geography
UTM divides the world into how many longitudinal zones?
A. 90
B. 180
C. 60
D. 24
Correct Answer: C
Universal Transverse Mercator uses 60 zones, each 6 degrees wide in longitude.
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Northings in a map grid generally increase toward the:
A. South
B. East
C. West
D. North
Correct Answer: D
Northings measure vertical position and increase northward.
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Introduction of Geography
Eastings in a map grid generally increase toward the:
A. East
B. West
C. North
D. South
Correct Answer: A
Eastings measure horizontal position and increase eastward.
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Introduction of Geography
A map grid differs from a graticule because a grid usually uses:
A. Only altitude
B. Projected linear coordinates
C. Only angular latitude and longitude
D. Only place names
Correct Answer: B
Map grids commonly use eastings and northings in linear units on projected coordinate systems.
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Introduction of Geography
A graticule is a network of:
A. Roads only
B. Time zones only
C. Latitude and longitude lines
D. Contour lines
Correct Answer: C
A graticule displays the geographic coordinate grid of parallels and meridians.
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Introduction of Geography
A map inset is used to:
A. Replace the legend always
B. Measure elevation
C. Define longitude
D. Show additional context or a detailed subarea
Correct Answer: D
Inset maps can show location context or enlarge a small important area.
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Introduction of Geography
A map's neatline is:
A. The line framing the mapped area
B. A contour line
C. A time-zone boundary
D. A great circle
Correct Answer: A
A neatline forms the border or frame around a map composition.