Unit 2 Study Guide Review

Front

What resource is found mainly in cratons and NOT in cordilleras?

Back

Diamond resources

Answer explanation

Diamond resources are primarily found in cratons, which are ancient, stable parts of the continental crust. In contrast, cordilleras are mountain ranges formed by tectonic activity and do not typically host diamond deposits.

Front

What resource is found mainly in places that are NOT cratons and also NOT cordilleras?

Back

Gas-oil-coal resources (Fossil Fuel)

Answer explanation

Gas, oil, and coal resources are typically found in sedimentary basins, which are not cratons (stable continental crust) or cordilleras (mountain ranges). Thus, these fossil fuels are mainly located in areas outside of these geological features.

Front

What resource is found mainly in cordilleras and NOT in cratons?

Back

Metal resources

Answer explanation

Metal resources are primarily found in cordilleras, which are mountain ranges formed by tectonic activity, while cratons are stable continental crusts that typically lack such mineral deposits.

Front

Which region uses much more petroleum (oil) than it produces?

Back

Europe

Front

Which region produces much more petroleum (oil) than it uses?

Back

Middle East

Front

What title would best fit what map B shows? Options: Rain, Tornadoes, Snow

Back

Tornadoes

Front

Select the place that has the most extremely cold temperatures, according to the map on the left.

Back

Place C

Front

Place B and C are both located in ______.

Back

Russia

Front

Which country has the largest land area of all countries in the world?

Back

Russia

Front

What are two consequences of rising global temperatures?

Back

Increased frequency of extreme weather events and rising sea levels