Physical Geography

Physical Geography

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Flashcard

Geography

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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LaRae Davis

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1.

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What is the Ring of Fire known for, located around the rim of the Pacific Ocean?

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Volcanoes and earthquakes

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Subduction plate boundaries around the Ring of Fire occur where

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Denser ocean crust goes under continental crust

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Like a slow-motion collision, convergent plates result in

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The creation of mountain ranges such as the Rockies

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Tropical climate zones are determined by: Distance from the Equator, Elevation, Prevailing winds, Ocean currents

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Distance from the Equator

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cause of Africa's Great Rift Valley formation

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Divergent plates

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Why does summer in Australia occur at the same time as winter in North America?

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The earth tilts the southern hemisphere towards the sun then

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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When discussing climate factors, the example of Mount Kilimanjaro shows

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That even low latitudes get cold at higher elevations because of thinner air holding less heat

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