Physical Geography
12th Edition by James F. Petersen
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Chapter 1: Physical Geography: Physical, Spatial, and Environmental Science
Table of Contents
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter................................................................................................................ 2
Cengage Supplements .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments ...................................................................................... 3
Key Terms ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
What's New in This Chapter ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter Outline ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Discussion Questions ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Suggested Usage for Lab Activities .......................................................................................................................... 8
Additional Resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Answers to Questions for Review ................................................................................................................ 9
Answers to Consider and Respond Questions ........................................................................................... 10
Answers to Practical Application Questions .............................................................................................. 11
Answers to Figure Legend Questions ........................................................................................................ 11
Answers to Feature Box Questions ............................................................................................................ 13
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Generic Rubrics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Standard Writing Rubric............................................................................................................................. 14
Standard Discussion Rubric ........................................................................................................................ 15
, Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter
The purpose of this chapter is to explain the range and discipline of physical geography,
which is the study of all aspects of Earth in its role as the home of people. Geographers
take a holistic approach to problem solving, meaning that they are open to all factors
that might be involved in the solution, including human factors. Being concerned with
nearly all aspects of Earth, physical geographers are trained to view a natural
environment and consider how it functions in its entirety. Maps are essential
components of geography. Physical geographers use the scientific method to guide
their learning about the processes and features on Earth. Physical geographers study
Earth’s principle subsystems–the atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere-
and many specialize in identifying and reducing environmental degradation and
pollution. Geographers often employ models to give them information about a
particular system.
Cengage Supplements
The following product-level supplements provide additional information that may help you in
preparing your course. They are available in the Instructor Resource Center.
• PowerPoint presentation
• Cognero Test Bank files
• Physical Geography in Context short-answer essay activity
• Google Earth activity
• Country Identification activity
• Map Quiz
Chapter Objectives
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
01.01 Describe the fundamental difference between physical and human geography.
01.02 Explain why geography is considered a spatial discipline.
01.03 Discuss the concept of a geographic region.
01.04 List three ways in which modern technology is used in physical geography.
01.05 Distinguish among the three major perspectives of physical geography: physical
science, spatial science, and environmental science.
01.06 Give an example of how a physical geographer might use the scientific method.
01.07 Specify why it is appropriate to consider Earth a system.
12th Edition by James F. Petersen
Complete Chapter Solutions Manual
are included (Ch 1 to 20)
** Immediate Download
** Swift Response
** All Chapters included
,Instructor Manual
Petersen/Sack/Gabler Physical Geography 12e © 2022, 9780357142448;
Chapter 1: Physical Geography: Physical, Spatial, and Environmental Science
Table of Contents
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter................................................................................................................ 2
Cengage Supplements .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments ...................................................................................... 3
Key Terms ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
What's New in This Chapter ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter Outline ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Discussion Questions ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Suggested Usage for Lab Activities .......................................................................................................................... 8
Additional Resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Answers to Questions for Review ................................................................................................................ 9
Answers to Consider and Respond Questions ........................................................................................... 10
Answers to Practical Application Questions .............................................................................................. 11
Answers to Figure Legend Questions ........................................................................................................ 11
Answers to Feature Box Questions ............................................................................................................ 13
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Generic Rubrics .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Standard Writing Rubric............................................................................................................................. 14
Standard Discussion Rubric ........................................................................................................................ 15
, Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter
The purpose of this chapter is to explain the range and discipline of physical geography,
which is the study of all aspects of Earth in its role as the home of people. Geographers
take a holistic approach to problem solving, meaning that they are open to all factors
that might be involved in the solution, including human factors. Being concerned with
nearly all aspects of Earth, physical geographers are trained to view a natural
environment and consider how it functions in its entirety. Maps are essential
components of geography. Physical geographers use the scientific method to guide
their learning about the processes and features on Earth. Physical geographers study
Earth’s principle subsystems–the atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere-
and many specialize in identifying and reducing environmental degradation and
pollution. Geographers often employ models to give them information about a
particular system.
Cengage Supplements
The following product-level supplements provide additional information that may help you in
preparing your course. They are available in the Instructor Resource Center.
• PowerPoint presentation
• Cognero Test Bank files
• Physical Geography in Context short-answer essay activity
• Google Earth activity
• Country Identification activity
• Map Quiz
Chapter Objectives
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
01.01 Describe the fundamental difference between physical and human geography.
01.02 Explain why geography is considered a spatial discipline.
01.03 Discuss the concept of a geographic region.
01.04 List three ways in which modern technology is used in physical geography.
01.05 Distinguish among the three major perspectives of physical geography: physical
science, spatial science, and environmental science.
01.06 Give an example of how a physical geographer might use the scientific method.
01.07 Specify why it is appropriate to consider Earth a system.
