, Test bank on Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 4th edition
by Robert W. 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
2) What is the main methodology governing geographic inquiry? A) Behavioural analysis.
B) Spatial analysis.
C) Chronological organization.
D) Field
work.
Answer: B
3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field of geography?
A) Physical versus human/cultural.
B) Physical versus economic.
C) Economic versus political.
D) Political versus
environmental.Answer: A
4) Which of the following would a physical geographer likely study?
A) The economic impact transportation restructuring in the lower mainland of British
Columbia.
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.
5) Geography can best be described as what type of science? A) An Earth science.
B) A human science.
C) A physical science.
D) A spatial
science.Answer:
D
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.
6) What does the word spatial refer to?
A) The nature and character of physical space.
B) Items that relate specifically to society.
C) Things that are unique and special.
D) Eras of
time.Answer:
A
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of
GeographyBloom'sTaxonomy:
3/4Application/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 Earthsystems 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: CDiff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom'sTaxonomy:
3/4Application/AnalysisLO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography
in particular.
8) Relative to the fundamental themes of geography, the Taj Mahal in India and Ayers
Rock inAustralia are best described within which of the five themes?
A) Location.
B) Place.
C) Regions.
D) Human-Earth
relationships.Answer: B
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.
9) Which of the following best describes the field of physical geography?
A) Understanding soil development as a response to the breakdown of organic
matter bydecomposers.
B) Mapping the rock types in the Canadian Shield.
C) The study of weather, including stability and humidity.
D) The spatial analysis of all the physical elements, processes, and systems that
make up theenvironment.
, Answer: D
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.
by Robert W. 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
2) What is the main methodology governing geographic inquiry? A) Behavioural analysis.
B) Spatial analysis.
C) Chronological organization.
D) Field
work.
Answer: B
3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the field of geography?
A) Physical versus human/cultural.
B) Physical versus economic.
C) Economic versus political.
D) Political versus
environmental.Answer: A
4) Which of the following would a physical geographer likely study?
A) The economic impact transportation restructuring in the lower mainland of British
Columbia.
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.
5) Geography can best be described as what type of science? A) An Earth science.
B) A human science.
C) A physical science.
D) A spatial
science.Answer:
D
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.
6) What does the word spatial refer to?
A) The nature and character of physical space.
B) Items that relate specifically to society.
C) Things that are unique and special.
D) Eras of
time.Answer:
A
Diff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of
GeographyBloom'sTaxonomy:
3/4Application/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 Earthsystems 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: CDiff: 2 Type: MC
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography Bloom'sTaxonomy:
3/4Application/AnalysisLO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography
in particular.
8) Relative to the fundamental themes of geography, the Taj Mahal in India and Ayers
Rock inAustralia are best described within which of the five themes?
A) Location.
B) Place.
C) Regions.
D) Human-Earth
relationships.Answer: B
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.
9) Which of the following best describes the field of physical geography?
A) Understanding soil development as a response to the breakdown of organic
matter bydecomposers.
B) Mapping the rock types in the Canadian Shield.
C) The study of weather, including stability and humidity.
D) The spatial analysis of all the physical elements, processes, and systems that
make up theenvironment.
, Answer: D
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.
