Test Bank - Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, Fourth Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson, All Chapters Included

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TEST BANK

Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography,

by Robert W. Christopherson, Ginger Birkeland
Fourth Canadian Edition
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, All Chapters Included
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All Answers Included
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 4e (Christopherson)
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
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.

2) What is the main methodology governing geographic inquiry?
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A) Behavioural analysis.
B) Spatial analysis.
C) Chronological organization.
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D) Field
work.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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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 ofgeography?
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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.




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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.
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.
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5) Geography can best be described as what type of science?
A) An Earth science.
B) A human science.
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C) A physical science.
D) A spatial
science.Answer: D
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Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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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.
B) Items that relate specifically to society.
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C) Things that are unique and special.
D) Eras of
time.Answer:
A
Diff: 2 Type: MC
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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.

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

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