By what two factors do geographers observe that people are being pulled in opposite directions? factors. A. latitude and longitude B. government and religion C. human and physical geography D. globalization and local diversity

What two categories is geography divided into? A. location and distribution B. latitude and longitude C. race and ethnicity D. human and physical

On the Earth’s surface, the location of each meridian is known as ______________, whereas the location of each parallel is known as _______________. A. the prime meridian, the equator B. longitude, latitude C. the equator, the prime meridian D. latitude, longitude

A specific point with particular characteristics is known as a __________, whereas an area with a combination of cultural and physical features is known as a __________. A. latitude, longitude B. globalization, local diversity C. place, region D. MDC, LDC

What is the science of making maps called? A. demography B. cartography C. topography D. geomorphology

What is scale? A. the measurement tool for measuring weight on a map. B. the system used by geographers to transfer locations from a globe to a map. C. the relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole. D. the difference in elevation between two points in an area.

What two questions do geographers always ask? A. How and Who B. Who and When C. Where and Why D. Why and How

Which of the following do geographers use to store reference material and communicate geographic information? A. longitudemeasurements B. scales C. maps D. latitude measurements

Where is Greenwich Mean Time is measured? A. The equator B. The prime meridian C. The north pole D. The international-date-line

What are Latitude and longitude measured in? A. miles B. kilometers C. degrees D. hours

Where are multiple "layers" of spatial information are stored? A. GPS B. API C. remote sensing D. GIS

What is the combination of cultural features; such as language and religion, economic features such as agriculture and industry, and physical features such as climate and vegetation known as? A. the cultural landscape B. MDCs and LDCs C. globalization D. global diversity

What is an area distinguished by a unique combination of features? A. biome B. landscape C. region D. uniform unit

What is the term for the spreading of culture and ideas from one place to another? A. projection B. site C. concentration D. diffusion

Which is not an example of a functional region? A. the circulation area of a newspaper B. the area of dominance of a television station C. the market area of a supermarket D. the area dominated by a particular crop

What is the force or process that involves the entire world and results in making something worldwide in scope? A. Localization B. global diversity C. globalization D. local diversity

What has the globalization of the economy led to? A. LDCs B. transnational corporations C. the United Nations D. governments around the world

Which of the following is NOT an element of globalization of culture? A. maintaining local traditions B. enhanced communications C. unequal access to culture D. uniformity of culture

What has the determination of some people to retain traditional cultural elements in the face of increased globalization led to? A. formation of labor unions B. the spread of global religions and languages C. intolerance and political conflict D. widespread use of communications technology

What does the spread of McDonald's around the world represent to geographers? A. a popular fad B. a unique taste in nearly every location C. the relocation diffusion of restaurants D. economic and cultural globalization