Physical Geography Western Hemisphere

People who live in the tropics probably

• build houses that let in a breeze

• wear warm clothing

• mine for gold

• work in the fishing industry

The amount of water on the Earth

• remains constant

• changes from season to season

• is held in the four oceans

• is mostly fresh water

What cause(s) erosion?

• earthquakes and volcanoes

• exposure to the sun

• water and wind

• increasing animal populations

With today's technology, what are people from different regions able to do?

• have lunch together

• speak different languages

• share ideas and culture

• change the geography of their region

The continents move as a result of what?

• volcanic eruptions

• the force of water

• movement of the Earth's crust

• earthquake activity

What are fossil fuels?

• minerals from the Earth

• elements deposited into the soil by rain and snow

• resources made from dead animals and plants

• minerals found in all bodies of water

The prime meridian divides the Earth into

• land and water

• lines of longitude

• four quarters

• two hemispheres

Florida an example of what geographical feature?

• a body of water

• a peninsula

• an island

• a mountain

What influence(s) climate?

• latitude

• the movement of the Earth

• sunlight

• all of the above

Which ocean is the largest?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean