Physical Geography Review

Physical Geography Study Guide

Powerpoints/Slides and Online Reviews

Quizizz Review
Sun Earth Relationship

Biomes/Spheres Notes 23-24
Copy of Climographs Notes 23-24
Factors of Climate 23-24
Landforms Aid/Hinder Movement 23-24
Internal Forces 23-24
External Forces 23-24
Key Student Copy Unit 1b: Physical Geography Study Guide

Vocabulary

Study Mate Review

Review Questions

1. The _____________ includes all liquid and frozen surface water, ground water, and

water vapor. (hydrosphere)

2. A continental shelf is ___________________________________________.

(a landform that connects continents)

3. What is the theory of plate tectonics? (that the continents were once joined together

and then slowly drifted apart)

4.T or F Erosion is an external force that is constantly changing the surface of the
Earth. (T)

5. The Andes Mountains were created by the forces of ____________. (subduction)
6. What type of boundary leads to earthquakes in places like California? (transformation,

San Andreas Fault)

7. What is erosion? movement of weathered rock by wind, glaciers, and moving water
8. The Earth’s lithosphere consists of : ______________, _________, _______________.

(crust, continents, and ocean basins)

9. Scientists believe Pangeaea separated due to ____________. (continental drift)
10. T or F The side of the Earth facing the sun is colder, and the side of the Earth not

facing the sun is warmer. (F)

11. T or F The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted toward the sun

and receives more direct sunlight. (T)

12.When the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer, the Southern Hemisphere

experiences ___________. (Winter)

13.Because the Earth is tilted on its axis, __________________. (different places on the

Earth receive different amounts of sunlight)

14.What is El Nino? (periodic changes in the pattern of ocean currents, water

temperatures, and weather in the mid-Pacific Ocean)

15.Where are the high latitude zones located? (North and South Poles)
16.What effect is caused by a rain shadow (orographic effect)?

(drier, warmer areas develop on the leeward side of mountains)
17. What is a biome? a regional ecosystem with distinct plant and animal life
18. Temperatures at higher elevations are ______________ compared to temperatures at

lower elevations. (lower)

19.What is weather? ( the state of the atmosphere in one place over a short period of

time)

20.What is climate? ( the general weather over a long period of time)
21.Define windward: the side facing into the wind and from which the wind blows
22.Define leeward: the side facing away from the wind and toward which the wind blows

Climate:

Identify the 6 factors that affect climate. Give information from your notes on the
characteristics of each factor.

Factor

Explain how the factor impacts climate

Latitude

Altitude

Nearness to
water

Direction of
wind

Ocean currents

Topography

Important Locations/Landforms

Tibetan Plateau
San Andreas Fault
Sierra Nevadas

Latitudes:

Low Latitudes – located between?

Conditions of the climate?

Mid Latitudes – located between?

Conditions of the climate?

High Latitudes – located between?

Conditions of the climate?

Define and be able to explain the Rain Shadow or Orographic Uplift Effect.

Identify on the image which side is the leeward side and which side is the windward side.

Be able to understand and use climographs.