Discover the Wonders of Physical Geography
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What is the branch of natural science that deals with the processes and patterns in the natural environment?

  • Geomorphology
  • Human geography
  • Physical geography (correct)
  • Technical geography
  • Which branch of geography focuses on the built environment?

  • Technical geography
  • Physical geography
  • Geomorphology
  • Human geography (correct)
  • What is the field that is concerned with understanding the surface of the Earth and the processes by which it is shaped?

  • Geosphere
  • Geomorphology (correct)
  • Hydrosphere
  • Biosphere
  • Which branch of geography focuses on using, studying, and creating tools to obtain, analyze, interpret, and understand spatial information?

    <p>Technical geography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sub-field of Geomorphology?

    <p>Desert geomorphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a rain gauge?

    <p>To measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a predefined area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the first known people to keep rainfall records?

    <p>The Ancient Greeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the purposes of rainfall measurement in Ancient India?

    <p>To correlate against expected grain growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese mathematician and inventor is known for inventing rain and snow gauges?

    <p>Qin Jiushao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is typically used to measure the depth of precipitation?

    <p>Millimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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