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 nn nn nn nn
,Table of contents
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1. Essentials of Geography nn nn
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
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5. Global Temperatures
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6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations nn nn nn
7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture
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8. Weather
9. Water Resources
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10.Global Climate Systems
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11.Climate Change nn
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 nn
20.Terrestrial Biomes nn
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1.1 Multiple Choice Questions nn nn
1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
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A) Place memorization. nn
B) The study of rocks.nn nn nn
C) Map making. nn
D) To write nn
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ANSWER: D nn nn
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of nn nn nn nn
GeographyBloom'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. nn
B) Spatial analysis. nn
C) Chronological organization. nn
D) Field
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GeographyBloom'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
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A) Physical versus human/cultural. nn nn
B) Physical versus economic. nn nn
C) Economic versus political. nn nn
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ANSWER: A nn
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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 nn nn nn nn
,Table of contents
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1. Essentials of Geography nn nn
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
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5. Global Temperatures
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6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations nn nn nn
7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture
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8. Weather
9. Water Resources
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10.Global Climate Systems
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11.Climate Change nn
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
nn nn nn nn nn
17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
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18.The Geography of Soils
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19.Ecosystem Essentials nn
20.Terrestrial Biomes nn
,Chapter 1 nn n n Essentials of Geography nn nn
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions nn nn
1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
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A) Place memorization. nn
B) The study of rocks.nn nn nn
C) Map making. nn
D) To write nn
nn (about)Earth. n
ANSWER: D nn nn
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of nn nn nn nn
GeographyBloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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nn Knowledge/Comprehension
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. nn
B) Spatial analysis. nn
C) Chronological organization. nn
D) Field
work.
ANSWER:
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Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of nn nn nn nn
GeographyBloom'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
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nn thefield ofgeography?
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A) Physical versus human/cultural. nn nn
B) Physical versus economic. nn nn
C) Economic versus political. nn nn
, D) Political versus nn
nn environmental.
ANSWER: A nn
Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of nn nn nn nn
nn GeographyBloom's Taxonomy: 1/2
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nn Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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