Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 9e (Christopherson)
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) "Geography" literally means
A) place memorization.
B) the study of rocks.
C) map making.
D) to write (about) Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
2) The main methodology governing geographic inquiry
A) is behavioral analysis.
B) involves spatial analysis.
C) uses chronological organization.
D) is field work.
Answer: B
,Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field of geography?
A) physical versus human/cultural
B) physical versus economic
C) economic versus political
D) political versus environmental
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
4) A physical geographer would likely not study
A) the impact of Hurricane Sandy's landfall along the U.S. East Coast.
B) the effects of the removal of dams on the Elwha River in Washington.
C) the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011.
D) The diffusion of various religions from the so-called Middle East.
,Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
5) Geography is described as
A) an Earth science.
B) a human science.
C) a physical science.
D) a spatial science.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
6) The word spatial refers to
A) the nature and character of physical space.
B) items that relate specifically to society.
, C) things that are unique and special.
D) eras of time.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) "Geography" literally means
A) place memorization.
B) the study of rocks.
C) map making.
D) to write (about) Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
2) The main methodology governing geographic inquiry
A) is behavioral analysis.
B) involves spatial analysis.
C) uses chronological organization.
D) is field work.
Answer: B
,Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field of geography?
A) physical versus human/cultural
B) physical versus economic
C) economic versus political
D) political versus environmental
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
4) A physical geographer would likely not study
A) the impact of Hurricane Sandy's landfall along the U.S. East Coast.
B) the effects of the removal of dams on the Elwha River in Washington.
C) the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011.
D) The diffusion of various religions from the so-called Middle East.
,Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
5) Geography is described as
A) an Earth science.
B) a human science.
C) a physical science.
D) a spatial science.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
6) The word spatial refers to
A) the nature and character of physical space.
B) items that relate specifically to society.
, C) things that are unique and special.
D) eras of time.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
