Chapter 2 - Physical and Human Geography Test Review

When would a person in Australia typically experience the autumn equinox?

• March 21

• April 21

• June 21

• December 21

Why do continents move?

• They collide with Earth's crust, which shifts their positions

• They shift because of volcanoes, which form under the ocean

• They rest on tectonic plates, which change position over time

• They spread apart during earthquakes, which happen often

What is the term for a level area of land that usually has a cliff on one side?

• hill

• mountain

• plain

• plateau

If an air mass moves into an area, what will probably happen?

• Erosion will occur

• Weather will change

• Pollution will increase

• Ocean levels will rise

What type of storm has stronger winds than a cyclone has?

• blizzard

• hurricane

• tornado

• typhoon

Which of the following is produced using raw materials?

• iron

• oil

• steel

• uranium

What is the main way to help protect animals and plants?

• habitat preservation

• city planning

• climate change

• storm prediction

What is a civilization?

• a country that uses symbols to stand for important values

• a cultural region that shares traits with another region

• a society with a highly developed culture and technology

• a culture based on music, dance, literature, and film

Which of the following beliefs do Hinduism and Sikhism have in common?

• The Five Pillars of Islam lead to salvation

• Souls are reborn

• The Ten Commandments guide behavior

• Many gods exist

Which sector of economic activity involves using raw materials from the soil or water?

• primary sector

• resource sector

• secondary sector

• traditional sector