Chapter 3 - Our Physical Geography

What are Earth's largest land areas?

• hemispheres

• equators

• continents

• communities

How is a globe different from a map?

• It is flat.

• It is easier to carry.

• It shows an aerial view of a location.

• It shows the true shapes of oceans and continents.

Which term refers to the southern half of the Earth?

• Southern Meridian

• Southern Hemisphere

• South America

• South Pole

Which of these towns is most likely to have a hot and wet climate?

• a town in the Northern Hemisphere

• a town far from the equator

• a town close to the equator

• a town in the Eastern Hemisphere

How does water affect Earth in a slow physical process?

• Running water erodes riverbanks.

• It irrigates crops.

• Water in the ground causes earthquakes.

• It slows down the ecosystem.

Which is true about ecosystems?

• Ecosystems do not include vegetation.

• Plants and animals in an ecosystem need each other to survive.

• Ecosystems are only found in places with warm winters.

• An ecosystem occurs when the animals no longer need plants to survive.

In which United States region is Oklahoma located?

• the Northeast

• the Southwest

• a cultural region

• an economic region

What does preserve mean?

• grow

• renew

• save

• adapt

Which is an example of a renewable resource?

• coal

• oil

• trees

• minerals

Which natural resources can be used as fuel?

• fruits and vegtables

• water and soil

• gold, iron, and copper

• coal and oil