1.1 Multiple Choice Questions

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Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 9e (Christopherson)

Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography

1.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) "Geography" literally means

• place memorization.
• the study of rocks.
• map making.
• 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

• is behavioral analysis.
• involves spatial analysis.
• uses chronological organization.
• 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?

• physical versus human/cultural
• physical versus economic
• economic versus political
• 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.

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2 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.4) A physical geographer would likely not study

• the impact of Hurricane Sandy's landfall along the U.S. East Coast.
• the effects of the removal of dams on the Elwha River in Washington.
• the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan in 2011.
• 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

• an Earth science.
• a human science.
• a physical science.
• 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

• the nature and character of physical space.
• items that relate specifically to society.
• things that are unique and special.
• 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.

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3 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.7) Which is not true of geographers?

• They are Earth systems scientists.
• They are primarily concerned with place names.
• They are concerned with spatial and temporal relationships.
• 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

• is not a science.
• does not use systems analysis.
• does not consider process in explaining systems.
• 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?

• Understanding soil development.
• Mapping of rock types.
• The study of weather.
• 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.

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4 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.10) Relative to the five fundamental themes of geography, communication and diffusion refer to

• location.
• place.
• human-Earth relationships.
• movement.
• 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?

• The production of maps.
• Memorization of the names of places on world and regional maps.
• Memorization of the imports and exports of a country.
• 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

• nature is homogenous and spatially undifferentiated.
• knowledge of spatial distributions is of little value in understanding nature.
• nature can best be described and understood as a set of interrelated components through

which matter and energy flow.

• 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.

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