Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical
Geography 4th Canadian Edition
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Robert W. Christopherson
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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© Robert W. Christopherson. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
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permission is prohibited.
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, Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fourth Canadian
Edition (4th Edition)
Robert W. Christopherson
Test Bank
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 1: Essentials of Geography
Chapter 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
Chapter 3: Earth's Modern Atmosphere
Chapter 4: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances
Chapter 5: Global Temperatures
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Chapter 6: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
Chapter 7: Water and Atmospheric Moisture
Chapter 8: Weather
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Chapter 9: Water Resources
Chapter 10: Global Climate Systems
Chapter 11: Climate Change
Chapter 12: The Dynamic Planet
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Chapter 13: Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
Chapter 14: Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
Chapter 15: River Systems
Chapter 16: Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes
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Chapter 17: Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
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, Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical
Geography, Fourth Canadian Edition (4th Edition) by
Robert W. Christopherson complete test bank
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 4e (Christopherson)
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
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1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
A) Place memorization.
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B) The study of rocks.
C) Map making.
D) To write (about)
Earth.Answer: D
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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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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2) What is the main methodology governing geographic inquiry?
A) Behavioural analysis.
B) Spatial analysis.
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C) Chronological organization.
D) Field
work.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Type: MC
PR
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.
OV
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.
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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.
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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
UV
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?
IA
A) An Earth science.
B) A human science.
C) A physical science.
D) A spatial
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science.Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
AP
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.
PR
B) Items that relate specifically to society.
C) Things that are unique and special.
D) Eras of
time.Answer:
A
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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.
ED
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.
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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.
Geography 4th Canadian Edition
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TEST BANK
UV
IA
?_
Robert W. Christopherson
AP
PR
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
OV
© Robert W. Christopherson. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without
ED
permission is prohibited.
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©MEDCONNOISSUER
, Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fourth Canadian
Edition (4th Edition)
Robert W. Christopherson
Test Bank
ST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UV
Chapter 1: Essentials of Geography
Chapter 2: Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
Chapter 3: Earth's Modern Atmosphere
Chapter 4: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances
Chapter 5: Global Temperatures
IA
Chapter 6: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
Chapter 7: Water and Atmospheric Moisture
Chapter 8: Weather
?_
Chapter 9: Water Resources
Chapter 10: Global Climate Systems
Chapter 11: Climate Change
Chapter 12: The Dynamic Planet
AP
Chapter 13: Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
Chapter 14: Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
Chapter 15: River Systems
Chapter 16: Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes
PR
Chapter 17: Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
OV
ED
??
©MEDCONNOISSUER
, Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical
Geography, Fourth Canadian Edition (4th Edition) by
Robert W. Christopherson complete test bank
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 4e (Christopherson)
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
ST
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
A) Place memorization.
UV
B) The study of rocks.
C) Map making.
D) To write (about)
Earth.Answer: D
Diff: 1 Type: MC
IA
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.
AP
C) Chronological organization.
D) Field
work.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Type: MC
PR
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.
OV
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.
ED
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.
ST
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
UV
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?
IA
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
AP
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.
PR
B) Items that relate specifically to society.
C) Things that are unique and special.
D) Eras of
time.Answer:
A
OV
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.
ED
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.
