Geography [key issues]

What is the reference tool for a map pictured here called?

• map key

• compass rose

• grid

• scale

The geographic theme that describes the physical and cultural characteristics that make a location unique is...

• location

• place

• region

• movement

Earth is the _____ planet from the star (Sun) in our solar system.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Water covers about _____ of the Earth's surface.

• 20%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Large slabs of the Earth's outer-layer (crust) move and interact with each other in a process called...

• plate tectonics

• Pangea

• rain shadow effect

• erosion

Water and wind consistently wearing away the Earth's surface over a long period is called...

• weathering

• erosion

The average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time is called...

• weather

• climate

Identify one of the three major factors we've discussed that impacts climates around the world...

• longitude

• proximity to the moon

• latitude

• secret government weather machines

Language, diet, clothing, belief systems, music, and material goods are all part of...

• weather

• climate

• culture

• race

The tallest mountain range in North America is the...

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains