Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography,
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5th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson
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Chapters 1 - 20
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,Table of contents
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1. Essentials of Geography n n
2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
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3. Earth's Modern Atmosphere
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4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances n n n n
5. Global Temperatures
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6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations n n n
7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture
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8. Weather
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10.Global Climate Systems
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11.Climate Change n
12.The Dynamic Planet
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13.Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
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14.Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
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15.River Systems
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16.Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes
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17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
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18.The Geography of Soils
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19.Ecosystem Essentials n
20.Terrestrial Biomes n
,Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography n n n n
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions n n
1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
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A) Place memorization. n
B) The study of rocks. n n n
C) Map making. n
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Earth.
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ANSWER: D n n
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography n n n n n
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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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?
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A) Behavioural analysis. n
B) Spatial analysis. n
C) Chronological organization. n
D) Field
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ANSWER: B n
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography n n n n n
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the
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field ofgeography?
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A) Physical versus human/cultural. n n
B) Physical versus economic. n n
C) Economic versus political. n n
D) Political versus n
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ANSWER: A n
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
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Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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5th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson
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Chapters 1 - 20
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,Table of contents
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1. Essentials of Geography n n
2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
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3. Earth's Modern Atmosphere
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4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances n n n n
5. Global Temperatures
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6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations n n n
7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture
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8. Weather
9. Water Resources n
10.Global Climate Systems
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11.Climate Change n
12.The Dynamic Planet
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13.Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
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14.Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
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15.River Systems
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16.Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes
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17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
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18.The Geography of Soils
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19.Ecosystem Essentials n
20.Terrestrial Biomes n
,Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography n n n n
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions n n
1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
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A) Place memorization. n
B) The study of rocks. n n n
C) Map making. n
D) To write (about)n n
Earth.
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ANSWER: D n n
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography n n n n n
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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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?
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A) Behavioural analysis. n
B) Spatial analysis. n
C) Chronological organization. n
D) Field
work.
ANSWER: B n
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography n n n n n
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the
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field ofgeography?
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A) Physical versus human/cultural. n n
B) Physical versus economic. n n
C) Economic versus political. n n
D) Political versus n
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ANSWER: A n
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
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Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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