Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical
Geography,
5th Canadian Edition by Robert W.
Christopherson
Chapters 1 -
20
,Table of
contents
1. Essentials of Geography
2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
3. Earth's Modern Atmosphere
4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances
5. Global Temperatures
6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture
8. Weather
9. Water Resources
10. Global Climate Systems
11. Climate Change
12.The Dynamic Planet
13.Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
14.Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass
Movement 15.River Systems 16.Oceans, Coastal
Systems, and Wind Processes
17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
18.The Geography of
Soils 19.Ecosystem
Essentials
20.Terrestrial Biomes
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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.
ANSWER:B
D) Fiel
Diff: 1dType: MC
Chapter/section:
work. 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 ofgeography?
A) Physical versus human/cultural.
B) Physical versus economic.
C) Economic versus political.
D) Political versus
, environment
al. 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.