Geography Chapter 2

Front

Which of the following is NOT a layer of Earth?
Options: Atmosphere, Core, Mantle, Crust

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is a peninsula?

Back

A peninsula is a landform surrounded by water on three sides.

Front

When water changes from a gas to a liquid, that is called

Back

condensation

Front

What percentage of Earth is freshwater?

Back

3%

Front

Scientists believe that Earth's inner core is made up of

Back

iron and nickel

Front

What is the name of the theory of plate tectonics?

Back

Pangea

Front

Which climate zone is the Midwest region of the U.S. in?

Back

Midlatitude

Front

What is Earth's outermost layer?

Back

crust

Front

What is magma?

Back

melted parts of the mantle

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of air pollution: smog, dust, acid rain, burning of coal?

Back

dust