Ch 2 Physical Geography

True or False: A year is defined as 368 days.

• True

• False

True or False: Cold temperate climates have a long summer season.

• True

• False

True or False: Condensation turns water vapor into a denser liquid or a solid state.

• True

• False

True or False: The sun's heat causes Earth to constantly orbit around it.

• True

• False

True or False: One measure for comparing climates is the average daily temperature.

• True

• False

True or False: Earth's crust is made up of seven enormous tectonic plates.

• True

• False

True or False: Water contained inside Earth's crust is called groundwater.

• True

• False

Why do places on Earth have daily periods of daylight and darkness?

• because of Earth's North and South poles

• because Earth rotates once eery 24 hours

• because of Earth's tilt

• because of Earth's distance from the sun

Why are cities often warmer than areas in the countryside?

• Cities have more parks

• Cities consume more water

• Cities have more light

• Cities have more asphalt, metal, and concrete surfaces

What is it called when day and night in both hemispheres are of equal length?

• summer solstice

• axis

• equinox

• winter solstice