What is Physical Geography?

Why does the author take photos during fieldwork?

• To document erosional formations

• To record historical moments

• To capture memories

• To study physical geography

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What is the role of physical geography in studying the Earth?

• To explore the geo-ecosphere

• To understand human-environment interactions

• To study the characteristics of the environment

• To analyze climate change

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four major Earth systems?

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

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What is the Great Barrier Reef primarily composed of?

• Glacial sediment

• Volcanic ash

• Limestone

• Coral

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What is the study of soil types and how they form called?

• Geomorphology

• Pedology

• Hydrology

• Climatology

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the Earth's systems?

• Wind

• Volcanoes

• Water

• Sun

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Which field of study focuses on the distribution of plants and animals in an area?

• Biogeography

• Climatology

• Geomorphology

• Pedology

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What is the primary factor that influences Iceland's climate?

• Atmospheric energy

• Glacial movement

• Volcanic activity

• Ocean currents

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What is the primary reason for the limited growth of large trees in Iceland?

• Overgrazing

• Deforestation

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial movement

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What is the main focus of physical geography?

• Climate change

• Human-environment interactions

• Ecological processes

• Spatial patterns in landscapes

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