Front

The equator and any imaginary line that circles the earth west to east is a line of ________________.

Back

latitude

Front

Which of the following terms is a measure of the distance north or south of the Equator: Elevation, Latitude, Longitude, Projection?

Back

Latitude

Front

The earth tilts 23 degrees on its axis. Which of the following would change if the Earth's tilt were changed? Earth's longitude, Earth's seasons, Earth's rotation, Earth's latitudes

Back

Earth's seasons

Front

The area known as the tropics is located --

Back

Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

Front

Using the chart what is one reason for the difference between these temperatures?

Back

the tilt of Earth on its axis

Front

The southernmost Polar Zone is cold because of its distance from the --

Back

Equator

Front

Which region's climate is LEAST affected by the Earth's tilt in relation to the sun? Options: Arctic, Antarctic, Tropical zone, Temperate zone

Back

Tropical zone

Front

Based on the diagram and your knowledge of geography, where would you expect to find the greatest amount of precipitation?

Back

The windward side of the mountain.

Front

Based on the map above and your knowledge of geography, the majority of the United States lies within the --

Back

Temperate zone - Mid-latitude

Front

Which of the following maps shows a rain shadow? A, B, C, D

Back

D