TEST BANK FOR: For Physical Geography 11th Edition By James Petersen (Author),Latest Update Graded A+

TEST BANK FOR:
For Physical Geography 11th Edition By James Petersen
(Author),Latest Update
Graded A+

,Chapter 01 - Physical Geography: Earth Environments And Systems


True / False

1. Most Earth Subsystems Are Open Systems.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
References: Using Models And Systems
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.4 - Think Of The Earth As A System Of Interacting Parts That
Respond To Both Natural Processes And Human Actions.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Understand

2. Systems Analysis Involves Defining A System, Breaking The System Down Into Its
Components, And Examining How The Components Interact With One Another.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
References: Using Models And Systems
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.2 - Discuss Important Ways In Which Geographic Information And
Techniques Are Useful In Different Careers.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Understand

3. Negative Feedback Is An "Unnatural Process" That Is Generally Detrimental To The
Functioning Of An Environmental System.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
References: Using Models And Systems
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.4 - Think Of The Earth As A System Of Interacting Parts That
Respond To Both Natural Processes And Human Actions.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Understand

4. A Conceptual Model Of A Place And Its Spatial Components Is Called A "Mental Map".
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
References: Using Models And Systems
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.8 - Explain How Physical Geography Is Relevant To Your
Everyday Life.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Understand

,5. If An Increase In A Deer Population Depletes The Animals’ Food Supplies, Leading To A
Decrease In Population Back Toward The Original Number, This Would Be An Example Of A
Positive Feedback.

, a. True
b. False
Answer: False
References: Using Models And Systems
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.4 - Think Of The Earth As A System Of Interacting Parts That
Respond To Both Natural Processes And Human Actions.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Understand

6. The Lithosphere Is Made Up Of All The Living Things On Earth.
a. True
b. False
Answer: False
References: Major Perspectives In Physical Geography
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.4 - Think Of The Earth As A System Of Interacting Parts That
Respond To Both Natural Processes And Human Actions.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Remember

7. A Model Is A Useful Simplification Of A More Complex Reality.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
References: Using Models And Systems
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.4 - Think Of The Earth As A System Of Interacting Parts That
Respond To Both Natural Processes And Human Actions.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Understand

8. Asking What Effect Stricter Chlorofluorocarbon (Cfc) Controls In North America Will Have On The
Future Size Of The Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Is One Example Of Analyzing A Spatial Interaction.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
References: Major Perspectives In Physical Geography
Learning Objectives: Phyg.Petr.17.1.5 - Illustrate With Examples How Some Interactions Between
People And Their Environment Are Advantageous, Whereas Others Are
Detrimental Or Hazardous.
Keywords: Bloom’s: Understand

9. The Ecosystem Concept Can Be Applied On Almost Any Scale.
a. True
b. False
Answer: True
References: Major Perspectives In Physical Geography