Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 8e (Christopherson)
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
Multiple Choice Questions
1) A physical geographer would study
A) the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland.
B) the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster.
C) the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti in 2010.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
2) Geography is described as
A) an Earth science.
B) a human science.
C) a physical science.
D) a spatial science.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
,Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
3) The word spatial refers 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
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
,4) Which is not true of geographers?
A) They are Earth systems scientists.
B) They are not really scientists.
C) They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships.
D) They use spatial analysis.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
5) Geography
A) is not a science.
B) does not use systems analysis.
C) does not consider process in explaining systems.
D) is derived from geo and graphein; literally, "to write Earth."
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
6) "Geography" literally means
A) place memorization.
, B) the study of rocks.
C) map making.
D) to write (about) Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
7) The main methodology governing geographic inquiry
A) is behavioral analysis.
B) involves spatial analysis.
C) uses chronological organization.
D) is field work.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
Multiple Choice Questions
1) A physical geographer would study
A) the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland.
B) the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster.
C) the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti in 2010.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
2) Geography is described as
A) an Earth science.
B) a human science.
C) a physical science.
D) a spatial science.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
,Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
3) The word spatial refers 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
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
,4) Which is not true of geographers?
A) They are Earth systems scientists.
B) They are not really scientists.
C) They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships.
D) They use spatial analysis.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
5) Geography
A) is not a science.
B) does not use systems analysis.
C) does not consider process in explaining systems.
D) is derived from geo and graphein; literally, "to write Earth."
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
6) "Geography" literally means
A) place memorization.
, B) the study of rocks.
C) map making.
D) to write (about) Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
7) The main methodology governing geographic inquiry
A) is behavioral analysis.
B) involves spatial analysis.
C) uses chronological organization.
D) is field work.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information.
