Unit 2 Exam Review

Which of the following combinations of climate factors most directly affects temperature?

• Latitude, elevation, and position on a continent

• Elevation, ocean currents, and latitude

• Ocean currents, wind systems, and mountain barriers

• Mountain barriers, position on a continent, and wind systems

Which of the following physical processes is responsible for the creation of mountains such as the Himalayas in Asia?

• Weather

• Plate tectonics

• Erosion

• Soil-building processes

The diagram below illustrates the locations of Seattle, Washington, and Spokane, Washington, in relation to the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Based on this information, which statement accurately compares the climates of these two cities?

• While Seattle has a hot and humid climate, Spokane's climate is cool and dry.

• While Seattle has a cool and dry climate, Spokane's climate is warm and humid.

• While Seattle has a hot and dry climate, Spokane's climate is cold and humid.

• While Seattle has a cool and humid climate, Spokane's climate is warm and dry.

Which statement about these climate zones is correct?

• Latitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

• Longitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

• Solar time is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

• Elevation level is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

Which statement about these climate zones is correct?

• Latitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

• Longitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

• Solar time is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

• Elevation level is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.

Which statement is the BEST description of the Northern Hemisphere when the axis of Earth is pointing away from the Sun?

• Solar energy will be stored.

• Cooler temperatures will occur.

• Equatorial rain will increase.

• Tropical days will become longer.

Temperate rain forests with similar vegetation are found along the Pacific Coast from Northern California all the way to Alaska. Which of the following is responsible for these forests existing over such a wide range of latitude?

• These regions support large salmon and grizzly bear populations.

• Oceanic currents along the coast provide these areas with similar climates.

• The southern regions are at a much lower altitude than the northern regions.

• Heavy snow allows ferns and understory growth to prosper at higher latitudes.

Which of these BEST explains one of the reasons why Africa is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species?

• Africa's human population lives in cities with limited interaction with nature.

• The African continent lies within the tropical zones.

• The African continent rarely experiences prolonged droughts.

• African governments import exotic animals from other countries.

The June solstice in the Southern Hemisphere marks the beginning of which season?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

How was this geographic feature created?

• Erosion from heavy rain

• Solidified volcanic lava

• Colliding tectonic plates

• Deposited sand from nearby rivers