Chapter 2 "Physical Geography" Pretest

Front

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

Back

equinox

Front

What is the center of Earth called?

Back

core

Front

Who was the scientist who invented a system that divided Earth into climate zones?

Back

Wladimir Köppen

Front

Why do places on Earth have daily periods of daylight and darkness?

Back

because Earth rotates once every 24 hours

Front

What percent of Earth’s surface is water?

Back

71 percent

Front

Why are cities often warmer than areas in the countryside?

Back

Cities have more metal, asphalt, and concrete surfaces.

Front

Where is the Ring of Fire located? Options: the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, Bay of Bengal, I don't know.

Back

the Pacific Ocean

Front

What causes earthquakes? Options: volcanos, erosion, tsunamis, plate movement, I don't know.

Back

plate movement

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs through Earth's center from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

axis

Front

What causes the Tropics to experience hot, sunny weather most of the year?

Back

direct sunlight