Practice Geography Quiz Chapter 2

What are the three types of erosion?

• wind

• weathering

• glacial

• water

• mechanical

What geographical feature does this picture best represent?

• peninsula

• spring

• delta

• river bend

Why is silt (loess) considered a "good" type of water erosion?

• suitable for farming

• stable for building construction

• resistant to earthquakes

When water erosion occurs, what can change on a stream, creek or river as result of the erosion? Select two.

• the shape of the stream, creek or river

• the size of the stream, creek or river

• where the stream, creek or river begins

• where the stream, creek or river ends

What causes the Earth's seasons to change?

• The Earth's distance from the sun changes drastically throughout the year.

• The Earth remains at a constant tilt of 23.5° relative to its orbit around the sun.

• The moon's gravitational pull on the Earth.

• Solar flares and sunspots.

Why do hurricanes frequently occur in the southern and eastern United States during summer and fall?

• Low atmospheric pressure systems are prevalent.

• Cold ocean water generates strong winds.

• Warm ocean water combines with strong wind systems.

• Hurricanes are unrelated to seasons but occur randomly.

During the equinox, how are the day and night affected worldwide?

• The day is longer than the night everywhere

• The night is longer than the day everywhere

• Day and night are of equal length all over the world

• Day and night lengths are unpredictable

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is more predictable than climate

• Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to long-term trends

• Weather refers to the condition of the atmosphere at a specific location and time, while climate is the term for weather conditions over a long period

• There is no difference; both terms can be used interchangeably

How does cloud cover influence weather conditions?

• Increases air pollution

• Holds water vapor

• Reduces wind speed

• Causes temperature spikes

Based on the text, what are the causes of weather extremes?

• Movement of air masses and clashes between them

• Seasonal changes

• Ocean currents

• Solar flares