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Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fourth Canadian Edition (4th Edition) by Robert W. Christopherson complete downloadable file 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 of geography? 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 British Columbia. 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. ...

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5th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson
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Chapters 1 - 20
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3. Earth's vModern vAtmosphere
4. Atmosphere vand vSurface vEnergy vBalances
5. Global vTemperatures
6. Atmospheric vand vOceanic vCirculations
7. Water vand vAtmospheric vMoisture
8. Weather
9. Water vResources
10.Global vClimate vSystems
11.Climate vChange
12.The vDynamic vPlanet
13.Tectonics, vEarthquakes, vand vVolcanism
14.Weathering, vKarst vLandscapes, vand vMass vMovement
15.River vSystems
16.Oceans, vCoastal vSystems, vand vWind vProcesses
17.Glacial vand vPeriglacial vLandscapes
18.The vGeography vof vSoils
19.Ecosystem vEssentials
20.Terrestrial vBiomes

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