Chapter 2 Physical Geography

Front

The sun’s heat causes Earth to constantly orbit around it

Back

False

Front

Which of the following correctly lists Earth's oceans from largest to smallest? Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Pacific, Southern; Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern, Indian; Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic; Indian, Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Southern

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Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic

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Which two continents are completely surrounded by water?

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Australia and Antarctica

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How long does it take plates to move enough to create landforms?

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Millions of years

Front

Who was the scientist who invented a system that divided Earth into Climate Zones?

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Wladimir Koppen

Front

What is the center of Earth called?

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Core

Front

What is it called when day and night in both hemispheres are of equal length?

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equinox

Front

Water contained inside Earth's crust is called "Groundwater". True or False?

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True

Front

Ice sheets cover most of Greenland and Australia.

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False

Front

One measure for comparing climates is the average daily temperature.

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True