Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 5th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson Chapters 1 - 20

Table of contents 1. Essentials of Geography 2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons 3. Earth's Modern Atmosphere 4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances 5. Global Temperatures 6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations 7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture 8. Weather 9. Water Resources 10.Global Climate Systems 11.Climate Change 12.The Dynamic Planet 13.Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism 14.Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement 15.River Systems 16.Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes 17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes 18.The Geography of Soils 19.Ecosystem Essentials 20.Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography 1.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) What does "Geography" literally mean? A) Place memorization. B) The study of rocks. C) Map making. D) To write (about) Earth. ANSWER: D Diff: 1 Type: MC Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular. 2) What is the main methodology governing geographic inquiry? A) Behavioural analysis. B) Spatial analysis. C) Chronological organization. D) Field work. ANSWER: B Diff: 1 Type: MC Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular. 3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field ofgeography? A) Physical versus human/cultural. B) Physical versus economic. C) Economic versus political. D) Political versus environmental. ANSWER: A Diff: 1 Type: MC Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular. 4) Which of the following would a physical geographer likely study? A) The economic impact transportation restructuring in the lower mainland of BritishColumbia. B) The socio-political effects of the changes to forestry conservation legislation. C) The 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011. D) The diffusion of various religions from the so-called Middle East. ANSWER: C Diff: 2 Type: MC Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular. 5) Geography can best be described as what type of science? A) An Earth science. B) A human science. C) A physical science. D) A spatial science. ANSWER: D Diff: 2 Type: MC Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular. 6) What does the word spatial refer 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 Type: MC Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of GeographyBloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular. 7) Which of the following best describes the concerns of geographers? A) They are solid Earth systems scientists. B) They are primarily concerned with place names. C) They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships. D) They concerned with two-dimensional numerical analysis.ANSWER: C Diff: 2 Type: MC Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of GeographyBloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.