Geo quiz

What is the theory of continental drift?

• The theory that humans move or 'drift' to different continents which better suit their needs

• The theory that the Earth's crust is divided into different 'plates' that are moving.

• The theory that continents are always moving a miniscule amount every year

• The theory that all continents were once together in a large landmass called Pangaea

Which of the following is NOT a landform that can be created from a converging plate boundary?

• Ocean Trench

• Ocean Ridges

• Volcanoes and Islands

• Fold Mountains

Which type of volcano has secondary cones?

• Ash and cinder

• Composite

• Lava cones

• Shield

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• The place where Jaz fell off his chair

• The precise point at which the earthquake is generated

• The plate boundary from which the earthquake was generated

• The point on the surface directly above the focus of the earthquake

Where is the dispersed settlement type most common?

• In low-lying flat areas

• In rural areas

• In urban areas

• Along the sides of roads or rivers

On a settlement hierarchy, which of the following would be considered the highest?

• Town

• Conurbation

• Hamlet

• Large city

Which of the following is NOT a method used to show height on a map?

• Spot heights

• Contour lines

• Height sectioning

• Layer coloring

• Trig points

Which compound is responsible for ocean acidification?

• Aragonite

• Carbon monoxide

• Calcium carbonate

• Carbon dioxide

Which of the following could be considered a pull factor instead of a push factor for migration?

• War/conflict

• Famine

• Family proximity

• Natural disaters

What is the four figure grid reference for North Woods?

• 0011

• 1100

• 1101

• 1201