Ch 2 Notes Quiz

What is the imaginary line that runs through Earth's center from North Pole to South Pole called?

• Equator

• Axis

• Solstice

• Erosion

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 1 hour

What is the day of the year when the Sun reaches its northernmost or southernmost point called?

• Equinox

• Precipitation

• Solstice

• Fault

What is the term for water that is deposited on Earth?

• Weathering

• Rain shadow

• Erosion

• Precipitation

Which scientist invented a system to divide the Earth into 5 basic climate zones?

• Wladimir Koppen

• Albert Einstein

• Benjamin Franklin

• Vladimir Putin

Why are cities often warmer than rural areas?

• Cities have more vegetation

• Cities are closer to the Equator

• Cities have more concrete surfaces

• Rural areas have more wind patterns

What are the large, continuous masses of land called?

• Tectonic Plates

• Faults

• Continents

• Erosion

What is the process that the Earth's surface is worn away by forces such as wind, rain, chemicals, and the movement of ice and flowing water called?

• Weathering

• Rotation

• Erosion

• Equinox

What is the day of the year when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky?

• Summer Equinox

• Winter Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

What is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Weathering

• Rotation

• Erosion

• Equinox