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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography

Robert W. Christopherson

4th Canadian Edition
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, Table of Contents
1. Essentials of Geography
2. Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons
3. Earth’s Modern Atmosphere
4. Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances
5. Global Temperatures
6. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations
7. Water and Atmospheric Moisture
8. Weather
9. Water Resources
10.Global Climate Systems
11.Climate Change
12.The Dynamic Planet
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13.Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism
14.Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement
15.River Systems
16.Oceans, Coastal Systems, and Wind Processes
17.Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes
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18.The Geography of Soils
19.Ecosystem Essentials
20.Terrestrial Biomes
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, 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
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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.
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2) What is the main methodology governing geographic inquiry?
A) Behavioural analysis.
B) Spatial analysis.
C) Chronological organization.
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Answer: B
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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.
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3) Which of the following comprise the fundamental duality in the
field ofgeography?
A) Physical versus human/cultural.
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B) Physical versus economic.
C) Economic versus political.
D) Political versus
environmental.Answer: A
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
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, 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.
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C) A physical science.
D) A spatial
science.Answer: D
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
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Knowledge/Comprehension
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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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.
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D) Eras of
time.Answer:
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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.

7) Which of the following best describes the concerns of geographers?
A) They are solid Earth systems 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: C
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Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of
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