Ch 2 Phyiscal Geography of Earth Review

Drag the label onto the diagram

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b

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Mantle

Crust

Outer Core

Inner Core

Earth's 24-hour cycle of day to night is caused by _________.

• Earth's revolution around the sun

• the pull of gravity from the moon

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• the sun's revolution around the Earth

What causes the Earth's seasons to change?

• the north and south poles

• the wind currents

• Earth's distance from the sun

• the Earth's tilt

Drag and label the lines of latitude

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b

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d

Antarctic Circle

Tropic of Cancer

Arctic Circle

Tropic of Capricorn

What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• tectonic plate movement

• solar flares

• the moon's pull on the Earth

• the Earth's tilt

Select all that apply: Because we build with certain materials cities tend to be warmer than other areas. What are these materials?

• wood

• metal

• mud

• concrete

• brick

Which explanation best describes weathering?

• Weathering is the wind, water, and other natural elements breaking down large rocks into smaller pebbles.

• Weathering is when the wind and rain move broken down rock to new locations.

• Weathering is when rivers move soil and rock debris down stream.

What is the name given to the regular changing of water?

Where is the deepest location on Earth?

• Bryce Canyon

• Mariana Trench

• Mid-Atlantic Trench

• Gulf of Mexico

Draw a valley and label where it goes