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,Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 10e (Christopherson)Chapter 1 Essentials of Geography
1) ________ is the practice of using public participation for scientific data collection and
monitoring.
A) Citizen science
B) Public engagement
C) Amateur analysis
D) Participatory observations
E) Micronetting
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
2) The term "geography" (geo graphein) literally means
A) place names.
B) the study of rocks.
C) map making.
D) to write (about) Earth.
E) spatial reasoning and cognition.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
3) The main methodology governing geographic inquiry
A) is behavioral analysis.
B) involves spatial analysis.
C) uses chronological organization.
D) is field work based.
E) utilizes ecological concepts.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
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,4) The word "spatial" refers to
A) the nature and character of physical space and the distribution of things within it.
B) the organization of human societies in relationship to the physical environment.
C) the point at which a system can no longer maintain its character and lurches into a new
operational level.
D) the chronological organization of Earth's major geological events.
E) system operations, such as feedback loops, that influence its own operations.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
5) Relative to the five themes of geography, communication and diffusion refer to
A) location.
B) place.
C) human-Earth relationships.
D) movement.
E) region.
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
6) Relative to the five themes of geographic science, resource management and sustainable
growth refer to
A) location.
B) place.
C) human-Earth relationships.
D) movement.
E) region.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
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, 7) Relative to the five themes of geographic science, latitude and longitude refer to
A) location.
B) place.
C) human-Earth relationships.
D) movement.
E) region.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
8) Relative to the five themes of geographic science, areas that display uniform human or
physical characteristics refer to
A) location.
B) place.
C) human-Earth relationships.
D) movement.
E) region.
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
9) Relative to the five themes of geographic science, characteristics of a location refers to
A) location.
B) place.
C) human-Earth relationships.
D) movement.
E) region.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Chapter/Section: 1.1 The Science of Geography
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering/Understanding
Geo Standard: N18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Global Sci. LO: G7 Demonstrate the ability to make connections across Geography.
LO: 1.1 Define geography and physical geography, and describe spatial analysis.
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