Geography Section 2 Review

Which phrase best defines weather?

• The condition of the atmosphere for a period of one year

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time

• The condition of the atmosphere for a period of six months

• The condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time

If a weather forecaster talks about warm, humid front, what weather change might this mean?

• Prevailing winds will be calm

• The percentage of water vapor will be lower

• A flood warning will be in effect

• The meeting of air masses might lead to a thunderstorm

What phrase best describes a humid, temperate climate?

• Cool winters, warm summers, ample rainfall

• hot temperatures, lots of rain

• hot and cold temperatures, little rain

• cool winters, warm summers, little rainfall

In what climate region is most of the eastern half of the United States?

• Humid cold

• Humid temperate

• Dry

• Humid equatorial

What phrase best describes a tornado?

• A heavy snowstorm with strong winds

• A type of cyclone with swirling winds and heavy rainfall

• A type of cyclone with winds that can reach 300 miles per hour

• A storm with rotating winds and driving rain

Which accurately lists biological resources?

• Ores and timber for construction

• Fish and plants for people's diets

• Oil and wind for power

• Gold, silver, and copper for manufacturing

What phrase best defines raw materials?

• Resources that never run out

• Resources that are limited

• Living things

• Materials used to make products

What has most affected Africa's elephant population?

• An increase in lion population

• Stronger ecosystems that have overtaken elephants' habitats

• Human activity that has destroyed elephants' habitats

• The capture of elephants for world zoos

What is the Endangered Species Act?

• A United Nations act that protects elephants

• A United States act that protects the habitats of endangered species

• An African law that imposes prison sentences for poaching

• A law that gives the United Nations the power to protect African species

What are marine protected areas?

• Ocean habitats that are hot

• Ocean habitats that can recover and grow if human impact is limited

• Ocean habitats that are overpopulated

• Ocean habitats that are trying to recover from extreme weather and its effects