Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography 9th Edition

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

21 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 1.3 Location and Time on Earth 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: 1.6 Explain Earth's reference grid: latitude and longitude and latitudinal geographic zones

40 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 1.5 Modern Tools and Techniques for Geoscience 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 LO: 1.8 Describe modern geoscience techniquesthe global positioning system (GPS), remote sensing,

1 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 10.1 Review of Earth's Climate System Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 10.1 Define climate and climatology. 1 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 10.1 Review of Earth's Climate System Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4

21 Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 10.2 Classifying Earth's Climates Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 10.6 Discuss the subcategories of the six world climate groups, including their causal factors. 21 Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 10.2 Classifying

39 Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 10.2 Classifying Earth's Climates Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 10.6 Discuss the subcategories of the six world climate groups, including their causal factors. 39 Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 10.2 Classifying

1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 11.1 Population Growth and Fossil Fuels-The Setting for Climate Change Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment 1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 11.1 Population Growth and Fossil Fuels-The Setting for Climate Change Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension

21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 11.6 Cause of Present Climate Change Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 14. How human actions modify the physical environment Global Sci. LO: 3. Read and interpret graphs and data. LO: 11.4 List the key lines of evidence for present global climate change, and

34 Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 11.2 Deciphering Past Climates Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 11.1 Describe scientific tools used to study paleoclimatology. 34 Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 11.2 Deciphering Past Climates Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension

1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 12.1 The Pace of Change Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 12.1 Distinguish between the endogenic and exogenic systems that shape Earth, and name the driving force for each. 1 Answer: C

21 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 12.3 Earth Materials and the Rock Cycle Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface 21 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 12.3 Earth Materials and the Rock Cycle Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07.

38 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 12.4 Plate Tectonics Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface 38 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 12.4 Plate Tectonics Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of

1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 13.1 Earth's Surface Relief Features 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 1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 13.1 Earth's Surface Relief Features Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2

21 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 13.3 Crustal Deformation Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 13.4 Describe the principal types of faults and their characteristic landforms. 21 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 13.3 Crustal Deformation Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2

39 Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 13.6 Volcanism Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 13.7 Describe volcanic landforms, and distinguish between an effusive and an explosive volcanic eruption. 39 Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 13.6 Volcanism Bloom's Taxonomy:

1 Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 14.1 Landmass Denudation Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 14.1 Describe the dynamic equilibrium approach to the study of landforms, and illustrate the forces at work on materials residing on a slope.

21 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 14.3 Karst Topography and Landscapes Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 14.6 Review the processes and features associated with karst topography. 21 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 14.3 Karst Topography and Landscapes

33 Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 14.1 Landmass Denudation Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 14.1 Describe the dynamic equilibrium approach to the study of landforms, and illustrate the forces at work on materials residing on a slope.

1 Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 15.1 Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 15.2 Identify different types of drainage patterns by visual examination. 1 Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 15.1 Drainage Basins and

21 Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 15.3 Fluvial Processes and Landforms Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 15.5 Explain the processes involved in fluvial erosion and sediment transport. 21 Answer: E Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 15.3 Fluvial Processes and

37 Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 15.3 Fluvial Processes and Landforms Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 15.4 Describe the relationship between stream velocity, depth, width, and discharge. 37 Answer: B Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 15.3 Fluvial Processes and

1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 16.1 Global Oceans and Seas Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface 1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 16.1 Global Oceans and Seas Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that

21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 16.4 Coastal System Outputs Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 16.7 Describe barrier beaches and islands and their hazards as they relate to human settlement. 21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 16.4

35 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 16.3 Coastal System Actions Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 16.5 Describe wave motion at sea and near shore. 35 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 16.3 Coastal System Actions Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 16.5 Describe wave motion at sea and near shore. 35 Answer:

1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 17.1 Snow into Ice-The Basis of Glaciers Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension 1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 17.1 Snow into Ice-The Basis of Glaciers Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension 1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 17.1 Snow into Ice-The Basis of Glaciers Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2

20 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 17.7 Arctic and Antarctic Regions Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 17.7 List changes occurring today in the polar regions. 20 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 17.7 Arctic and Antarctic Regions Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension LO: 17.7 List changes occurring today in the polar regions.

1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 18.1 Soil Formation Factors and Soil Profiles Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 18.1 Define soil and soil science. 1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 18.1 Soil Formation Factors and Soil Profiles

21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 18.4 Soil Classification Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 18.8 Describe the 12 soil orders of the Soil Taxonomy classification system, and explain their general distribution across Earth. 21 Answer: A Diff:

34 Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 18.2 Soil Characteristics Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 18.5 Describe the physical properties used to classify soils: color, texture, structure, consistence, porosity, and soil moisture. 34 Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Chapter/section:

1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 19.1 Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 08. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems and biomes of earth's surface LO: 19.1 Define ecology. 1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 19.1 Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2

21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 19.2 Communities and Species Distributions Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 08. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems and biomes of earth's surface LO: 19.9 List several limiting factors on species distributions. 21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 19.2 Communities and Species Distributions

1 Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 2.1 The Solar System, Sun, and Earth Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 2.2 Locate Earth in the Solar System and Galaxy. 1 Answer: A Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 2.1 The Solar

21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 2.3 The Seasons Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface Global Sci. LO: 3. Read and interpret graphs and data. LO: 2.10 Describe the annual variability of solar altitude, solar declination, and daylengthEarth's

34 Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 2.2 Solar Energy: From Sun to Earth Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 2.7 Explain the characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum of radiant energy. 34 Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 2.2

1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic Divisions Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 08. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems and biomes of earth's surface LO: 20.1 Locate the world's biogeographic realms, and discuss the basis for their delineation. 1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 20.1 Biogeographic

21 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 20.3 Earth's Terrestrial Biomes Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 08. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems and biomes of earth's surface LO: 20.4 Summarize the characteristics of Earth's 10 major terrestrial biomes, and locate them on a world map. 21 Answer: B

32 Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 20.3 Earth's Terrestrial Biomes Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 08. The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems and biomes of earth's surface LO: 20.4 Summarize the characteristics of Earth's 10 major terrestrial biomes, and locate them on a world map. 32 Answer: FALSE

1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 3.1 Atmospheric Composition, Temperature, and Function Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 3.1 Draw a diagram showing atmospheric structure based on three criteria for analysiscomposition, temperature, and function. 1 Answer: B Diff:

21 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 3.1 Atmospheric Composition, Temperature, and Function Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 3.1 Draw a diagram showing atmospheric structure based on three criteria for analysiscomposition, temperature, and function. 21 Answer: C Diff:

36 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 3.1 Atmospheric Composition, Temperature, and Function Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 3.1 Draw a diagram showing atmospheric structure based on three criteria for analysiscomposition, temperature, and function. 36 Answer: TRUE Diff:

1 Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 4.1 Energy Balance Essentials Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 4.1 Define energy and heat. 1 Answer: C Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 4.1 Energy Balance Essentials Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07.

21 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 4.3 Energy Balance at Earth's Surface Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 4.7 Review the Earth-atmosphere energy balance and the patterns of global net radiation. 21 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 4.3

32 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 4.2 Energy Balance in the Troposphere Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 4.7 Review the Earth-atmosphere energy balance and the patterns of global net radiation. 32 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 4.2

1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 5.1 Temperature Concepts and Measurement Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 5.1 Define the concept of temperature. 1 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 5.1 Temperature Concepts and Measurement Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis

21 Answer: A Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 5.2 Principal Temperature Controls Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 5.4 Review the differences in heating of land versus water that produce continental effects and marine effects on temperatures, and utilize a

34 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 5.2 Principal Temperature Controls Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 5.4 Review the differences in heating of land versus water that produce continental effects and marine effects on temperatures, and utilize a

1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 6.1 Wind Essentials Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface 1 Answer: D Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 6.1 Wind Essentials Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of

21 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 6.3 Atmospheric Patterns of Motion Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 6.4 Locate the primary high- and low-pressure areas and principal winds. 21 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 6.3 Atmospheric Patterns of

40 Answer: C Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 6.5 Natural Oscillations in Global Circulation Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 6.8 Summarize several multi-year oscillations of air temperature, air pressure, and circulation associated with the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans.

1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 7.1 Unique Properties of Water Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 7.1 Describe the heat properties of water, and identify the traits of its three phases: solid, liquid, and gas. 1 Answer:

21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 7.3 Atmospheric Stability Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 7.4 Define atmospheric stability, and relate it to a parcel of air that is ascending or descending. 21 Answer: A Diff: 2 Chapter/section:

34 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 7.1 Unique Properties of Water Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 7.1 Describe the heat properties of water, and identify the traits of its three phases: solid, liquid, and gas. 34 Answer:

1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 8.1 Describe air masses that affect North America, and relate their qualities to source regions. 1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07.

21 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 8.4 Violent Weather Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 8.6 Identify various forms of violent weather by their characteristics, and review several examples of each. 21 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 8.4

35 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 8.3 Midlatitude Cyclonic Systems Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 8.4 Describe the life cycle of a midlatitude cyclonic storm system, and relate this to its portrayal on weather maps. 35 Answer:

1 Answer: B Diff: 2 Chapter/section: 9.1 Water on Earth Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 9.1 Describe the origin of Earth's waters, report the quantity of water that exists today, and list the locations of Earth's freshwater

21 Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 9.3 Soil-Water-Budget Concept Bloom's Taxonomy: 3/4 Application/Analysis Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 9.3 Construct the water budget equation, define each of the components, and explain its use. 21 Answer: C Diff: 3 Chapter/section: 9.3 Soil-Water-Budget

41 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 9.3 Soil-Water-Budget Concept Bloom's Taxonomy: 1/2 Knowledge/Comprehension Geo Standard: 07. The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface LO: 9.3 Construct the water budget equation, define each of the components, and explain its use. 41 Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Chapter/section: 9.3 Soil-Water-Budget