Test Bank For
Geosystems an Introduction to Physical Geography, 11thEdition Robert W. Christopherson
Ginger H. Birkeland
Chapter 1-20
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) "Geography" literally means
A) place memorization.
B) the study of rocks.
C) map making.
D) to write (about) Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
2) The main methodology governing geographic inquiry
A) is behavioral analysis.
B) involves spatial analysis.
C) uses chronological organization.
D) is field work.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
,Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
4) A physical geographer would likely not study
A) the impact of Hurricane Sandy's landfall along the U.S. East Coast.
B) the effects of the removal of dams on the Elwha River in Washington.
C) the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011.
D) The diffusion of various religions from the so-called Middle East.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
5) Geography is described as
A) an Earth science.
B) a human science.
C) a physical science.
D) a spatial science.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
6) The word spatial refers 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
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
,7) Which is not true of geographers?
A) They are Earth systems scientists.
B) They are primarily concerned with place names.
C) They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships.
D) They use spatial analysis.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
8) Geography
A) is not a science.
B) does not use systems analysis.
C) does not consider process in explaining systems.
D) is derived from geo and graphein; literally, "to write Earth."
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
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.
B) Mapping of rock types.
C) The study of weather.
D) The spatial analysis of all the physical elements, processes, and systems that make up the
environment.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
, 10) Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, communication and diffusion refer to
A) location.
B) place.
C) human-Earth relationships.
D) movement.
E) regions.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
11) Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?
A) The production of maps.
B) Memorization of the names of places on world and regional maps.
C) Memorization of the imports and exports of a country.
D) Understanding distributions and movements across Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
12) The science of physical geography is based on the realization that
A) nature is homogenous and spatially undifferentiated.
B) knowledge of spatial distributions is of little value in understanding nature.
C) nature can best be described and understood as a set of interrelated components through
which matter and energy flow.
D) humans have no significant impact on the physical phenomena that occur in nature.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
Geosystems an Introduction to Physical Geography, 11thEdition Robert W. Christopherson
Ginger H. Birkeland
Chapter 1-20
Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
1.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) "Geography" literally means
A) place memorization.
B) the study of rocks.
C) map making.
D) to write (about) Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
2) The main methodology governing geographic inquiry
A) is behavioral analysis.
B) involves spatial analysis.
C) uses chronological organization.
D) is field work.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
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
Diff: 1
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
,Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
4) A physical geographer would likely not study
A) the impact of Hurricane Sandy's landfall along the U.S. East Coast.
B) the effects of the removal of dams on the Elwha River in Washington.
C) the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011.
D) The diffusion of various religions from the so-called Middle East.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
5) Geography is described as
A) an Earth science.
B) a human science.
C) a physical science.
D) a spatial science.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
6) The word spatial refers 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
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
,7) Which is not true of geographers?
A) They are Earth systems scientists.
B) They are primarily concerned with place names.
C) They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships.
D) They use spatial analysis.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
8) Geography
A) is not a science.
B) does not use systems analysis.
C) does not consider process in explaining systems.
D) is derived from geo and graphein; literally, "to write Earth."
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
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.
B) Mapping of rock types.
C) The study of weather.
D) The spatial analysis of all the physical elements, processes, and systems that make up the
environment.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
, 10) Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, communication and diffusion refer to
A) location.
B) place.
C) human-Earth relationships.
D) movement.
E) regions.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
11) Which of the following most accurately characterizes the goal of geography?
A) The production of maps.
B) Memorization of the names of places on world and regional maps.
C) Memorization of the imports and exports of a country.
D) Understanding distributions and movements across Earth.
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
12) The science of physical geography is based on the realization that
A) nature is homogenous and spatially undifferentiated.
B) knowledge of spatial distributions is of little value in understanding nature.
C) nature can best be described and understood as a set of interrelated components through
which matter and energy flow.
D) humans have no significant impact on the physical phenomena that occur in nature.
Answer: C
Diff: 2
Chapter/section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension
Geo Standard: 01. How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial
technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
Global Sci. LO: 7. Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography in general and physical geography in particular.
