Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 5th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson Chapters 1 - 20 2025

Test Bank Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography,

5th Canadian Edition by Robert W. Christopherson




Chapters 1 – 20

,Table of contents
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1. Essentials of Geography y4 y4




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 y4 y4 y4 y4




5. Global Temperatures
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6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations y4 y4 y4




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 y4




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
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20. Terrestrial Biomes
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, Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
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1.1 Multiple Choice Questions y4 y4




1) What does "Geography" literally mean?
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A) Place memorization. y4




B) The study of rocks.
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C) Map making. y4




D) To write (about)
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Earth.

ANSWER: D y4 y4




Diff: 1 Type: MC
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography y4 y4 y4 y4 y4 4
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Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Compreh
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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. y4




B) Spatial analysis. y4




C) Chronological organization. y4




D) Field

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ANSWER: B y 4