CBA 1 Physical Processes

Both volcanic eruptions and earthquakes cause human devastation and produce lasting changes to the —

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

How does a Geographic Information System (GIS) function as a resource for businesses or government officials?

• A GIS presents data in visual forms making it easier to see geographic patterns.

• A GIS generates several surveys used to gather data about geographic patterns.

• A GIS creates a variety of predictions about geographic patterns for consumers.

• A GIS produces reports about geographic decisions that have been made before.

The process of erosion can best be described as the movement of weathered materials by —

• river systems

• tectonic forces

• human environmental interaction

• wind, water or ice

Which of the following best explains how elevation influences temperature?

• Higher elevations experience warmer temperatures compared to lower elevations.

• Higher elevations experience very little temperature variation from lower elevations.

• Higher elevations experience cooler temperatures compared to lower elevations.

• Higher elevations experience varied temperatures depending on proximity to oceans.

Which of the following is most directly responsible for the variation in seasonal weather patterns?

• Phases of the Moon

• Tilt of the Earth’s axis

• Distance from the Sun

• Rotation of the Earth on its axis

What type of climate is characteristic of temperate grassland biomes?

• Low temperatures and low amounts of precipitation

• High temperatures and large amounts of precipitation

• Low temperatures at high altitudes and large amounts of precipitation

• Seasonal shifts in temperature and variation in amounts of precipitation

The climate of an area is determined by the combination of precipitation and temperature. Which of the following most affects these two factors?

• Latitude and longitude

• Proximity to water and latitude

• Convection and subduction

• Weathering and erosion

An earthquake is a physical process that affects the —

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

Which of the following best describes the physical process of erosion?

• It is the wearing down of rocks by wind and water.

• It is the breaking of the Earth’s crust that causes a fault.

• It is the movement of weathered materials by wind, ice, or water.

• It is the mixing of weathered rock with decayed plant and animal material.

How do the patterns illustrated on the map influence climate?

• By moderating extremes in temperature

• By reducing wind speeds across continents

• By shifting powerful storms away from land

• By increasing precipitation at high elevations