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

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




2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
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3. Earth's Modern Atmosphere
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4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances n n n n




5. Global Temperatures
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6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations n n n




7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture
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8. Weather
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10.Global Climate Systems
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11.Climate Change n




12.The Dynamic Planet
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13.Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
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14.Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
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15.River Systems
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16.Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes
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17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
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18.The Geography of Soils
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19.Ecosystem Essentials n




20.Terrestrial Biomes n

,Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
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1.1 Multiple Choice Questions n n




1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
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A) Place memorization. n




B) The study of rocks.
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C) Map making. n




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(about)Earth.
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ANSWER: D n n




Diff: 1 Type: MC
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GeographyBloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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n Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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2) What is the main methodology governing geographic inquiry?
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A) Behavioural analysis. n




B) Spatial analysis. n




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D) Field
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GeographyBloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in
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thefield ofgeography?
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A) Physical versus human/cultural. n n




B) Physical versus economic. n n




C) Economic versus political. n n




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, environmental.
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Diff: 1 Type: MC
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GeographyBloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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