Physical Geography Test Review

Next to Earth’s outer core is a thick, dense layer called the crust.

• True

• False

The total amount of water on Earth does not change, but it is constantly moving.

• True

• False

The lithosphere is the part of Earth where life exists.

• True

• False

The only layer of Earth that supports life is the mantle.

• True

• False

Desalination is the process of removing pollution from water.

• True

• False

The Coriolis effect results in mountains blocking the flow of moisture-laden air.

• True

• False

Warm temperatures cause air to sink, which creates areas of high pressure.

• True

• False

The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted toward the sun and receives more direct sunlight.

• True

• False

The Equator experiences the most dramatic variation in the amount of sunlight.

• True

• False

Tropical dry climates support more plants and animals than do tropical wet climates.

• True

• False