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A map with a scale of 1:250,000 has a line that measures 10 cm. What is the actual distance represented on the ground?
A map with a scale of 1:250,000 has a line that measures 10 cm. What is the actual distance represented on the ground?
Which of the following is NOT a basic requirement for a map?
Which of the following is NOT a basic requirement for a map?
Where is the Prime Meridian located?
Where is the Prime Meridian located?
Which of the following statements about lines of latitude is correct?
Which of the following statements about lines of latitude is correct?
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When traveling from the USA to Japan, what happens to the time?
When traveling from the USA to Japan, what happens to the time?
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Which of the following provides the most accurate representation of the Earth?
Which of the following provides the most accurate representation of the Earth?
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What is a primary disadvantage of the Mercator map projection?
What is a primary disadvantage of the Mercator map projection?
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The Winkel-Tripel map projection is known for:
The Winkel-Tripel map projection is known for:
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A map with a scale of 1 cm to 50 km, how far apart are two cities that on a map measure 3 cm apart?
A map with a scale of 1 cm to 50 km, how far apart are two cities that on a map measure 3 cm apart?
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On a map with a scale of 1:50,000, how far in km would a distance of 20cm on the map represent?
On a map with a scale of 1:50,000, how far in km would a distance of 20cm on the map represent?
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Which of the following is an example of a primary industry?
Which of the following is an example of a primary industry?
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Which industry category is most likely to employ the most people?
Which industry category is most likely to employ the most people?
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What occurs at a divergent plate boundary?
What occurs at a divergent plate boundary?
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What happens at a continent-ocean convergent boundary?
What happens at a continent-ocean convergent boundary?
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Which of the following is an example of a continent-continent convergent boundary?
Which of the following is an example of a continent-continent convergent boundary?
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What characterizes hotspots in geology?
What characterizes hotspots in geology?
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In an ocean-ocean convergent boundary, what is created due to the subduction process?
In an ocean-ocean convergent boundary, what is created due to the subduction process?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of selective cutting?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of selective cutting?
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What are the main components of oil sands?
What are the main components of oil sands?
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Which of these is NOT typically considered a fossil fuel?
Which of these is NOT typically considered a fossil fuel?
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Which mining method is best suited for extracting shallow deposits like coal, sand, and gravel?
Which mining method is best suited for extracting shallow deposits like coal, sand, and gravel?
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What is the name of the supercontinent that formed during the Paleozoic Era?
What is the name of the supercontinent that formed during the Paleozoic Era?
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Which type of mining involves digging vertical shafts and horizontal networks?
Which type of mining involves digging vertical shafts and horizontal networks?
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What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?
What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?
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Which layer of the Earth is composed of cool, rigid rock and is fused with the crust to form tectonic plates?
Which layer of the Earth is composed of cool, rigid rock and is fused with the crust to form tectonic plates?
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Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving away from each other?
Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates moving away from each other?
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Which of these earth's layers is in a liquid state?
Which of these earth's layers is in a liquid state?
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What is the primary fuel source used in nuclear power plants?
What is the primary fuel source used in nuclear power plants?
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Before the stock collapse, what was the predominant type of fish harvested by Newfoundland at the Grand Banks?
Before the stock collapse, what was the predominant type of fish harvested by Newfoundland at the Grand Banks?
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Which of the following is NOT a common source of energy?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of energy?
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Which industry did the Newfoundland Cod Fishery primarily belong to?
Which industry did the Newfoundland Cod Fishery primarily belong to?
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If a nuclear plant stops using uranium fuel, what's a likely alternative fuel option for power generation?
If a nuclear plant stops using uranium fuel, what's a likely alternative fuel option for power generation?
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What is the average temperature of the globe?
What is the average temperature of the globe?
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What factor primarily causes the seasons to change?
What factor primarily causes the seasons to change?
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How does water compare to land in terms of heating and cooling?
How does water compare to land in terms of heating and cooling?
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What is a safe place to live if trying to avoid earthquakes and volcanoes?
What is a safe place to live if trying to avoid earthquakes and volcanoes?
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How does the position of the sun affect temperature?
How does the position of the sun affect temperature?
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What type of climate does Vancouver have compared to Steinbach?
What type of climate does Vancouver have compared to Steinbach?
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Which climatic control affects the amount of solar radiation received in an area?
Which climatic control affects the amount of solar radiation received in an area?
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What is the primary reason for the temperature moderation in Vancouver's climate?
What is the primary reason for the temperature moderation in Vancouver's climate?
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When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?
When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?
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Which climatic control influences precipitation patterns in areas with mountains?
Which climatic control influences precipitation patterns in areas with mountains?
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What primarily causes the tragedy of the commons?
What primarily causes the tragedy of the commons?
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Which forest region in Canada is known for its high productivity?
Which forest region in Canada is known for its high productivity?
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What is a characteristic of non-commercial forests?
What is a characteristic of non-commercial forests?
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Which logging method is known for its fast and uniform regrowth?
Which logging method is known for its fast and uniform regrowth?
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What is one of the main disadvantages of the shelterwood logging method?
What is one of the main disadvantages of the shelterwood logging method?
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