Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 5th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson Chapters 1 - 20

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. D) Field work. ANSWER: B 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. 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 environmental. 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. 4) Which of the following would a physical geographer likely study? A) The economic impact transportation restructuring in the lower mainland of BritishColumbia. 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's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.