Physical Geography Quiz

Which one of the following is not a layer of the earth?

• The Crust

• The Mantle

• The Continental Shelf

• The Core

What is the Earth's crust divided into?

• The Inner Core and Outer Core

• The Upper and Lower Mantle

• The Crust

• Tectonic Plates

The movement and collisions of tectonic plates can cause

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Mountains

• All of the Above

The Ring of Fire is

• A circle of volcanoes and earthquakes along the outer edge of the Pacific Ocean

• An area where lava flows during a volcanic eruption

• Where magma is stored inside a volcano

• A natural phenomenon that occurs when a wildfire naturally burns in the shape of a ring

Waters on the Earth can be divided up into which two categories?

• Fresh Water and Rivers

• Oceans and Seas

• Rivers and Lakes

• Freshwater and Saltwater

Which of the following is not a step in the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Participation

• Runoff/Collection

The continual movement of water from the Earth's surface into the air and back again is known as

• The Weather Cycle

• The Water Cycle

• The Climate Cycle

• The Precipitation Cycle

Which of the following are the 4 factors that affect climate?

• Latitude, Temperature, Winds and Ocean Currents

• Latitude, Elevation, Temperature and Winds

• Temperature, Elevation, Winds and Ocean Currents

• Latitude, Elevation, Winds and Ocean Currents

True or false: Places with a higher elevation generally have higher temperatures than those at sea level

• True

• False

Which type of extreme weather is most likely to occur here in Tennessee?

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard