Unit 2 Earth Features

Based on this map, which biome would feature arid landscapes, little annual rainfall, and scare wildlife?

• Biome 1

• Biome 2

• Biome 3

• Biome 4

Which river flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?

• Ohio River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

The taiga is a biome best known for which type of climate?

• temperate winter seasons with high aridity

• cooler summer seasons with tropical humidity

• long winter seasons with low temperatures

• low rainfall in extended summer seasons

Which type of climate is located in the darker-shaded region in the map provided?

• hot and arid

• cold and dry

• hot and humid

• cool and damp

What has been most affected by the earthquakes that often occur in California?

• the kind of crops farmers grow

• the way that buildings are designed

• the fuel efficiency of automobiles

• the amount of goods factories produce

Now read these facts about a nation:

- located in the Eastern Hemisphere

- located in the world region of Oceania

-located between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean

Which letter on the map shows where this nation is located?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of these was created by volcanic eruptions?

• Great Lakes

• Grand Canyon

• Hawaiian Islands

• Monument Valley

Which point on the map is located on a peninsula?

• A

• B

• C

• D

How was the Grand Canyon formed?

• Glaciers left marks in soil.

• Water wore away layers of rock.

• Earthquakes caused land depressions.

• Volcanoes built tall stone formations.

Which point on the map is at the highest elevation?

• A

• B

• C

• D