Unit 1 Topic 1 & 2 TEKS

Study the map and answer the question. Compared to New Orleans, Denver Tends to have more -- (WG 4.A)

• Snow

• Humidity

• Droughts

• Floods

Which statement about convergent plate movement is accurate? (WG 3.B)

• 1. Convergent plates move closer together and create river valleys.

• 1. Convergent plates move toward each other and create mountains.

• 1. Convergent plates slide past each other causing a fault.

• 1. Convergent plates slide past each other causing an earthquake.

The winds, which are represented by the arrows in the diagram, contribute to -- (WG 4.A)

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Droughts

• Monsoons

The Amazon River Basin is considered a physical region because -- (WG 9.A)

• 1. it is located entirely within one country

• 1. the people who live there speak the same language

• 1. it is connected by a geographical feature

• 1. the people of the region practice ancient customs

Indians themselves have historically seen their subcontinent as compromising two major regions, which better reflects cultural and historical divisions in the regions: the Aryavarta and the Deccan. While these somewhat reflect the common understanding of there being a north-south division in India, Aryavarta and the Deccan do not map on exactly to the ideas of North and South India. These two regions are defined by distinct topographies and geologies, and as a result, different social patterns and agricultural patterns. The Deccan is distinct from South India. Traditionally, either the Vindhya Mountains or the Narmada River in central India have traditionally formed the boundary between northern and southern India, between Aryavrata and the Deccan. As the name suggests, Aryavarta was inhabited primarily by speakers of Indo-Aryan languages, and is the homeland of much of what is considered “standard” in Hinduism and Indian culture. Culturally and politically,the Deccan is not just a southward extension of Aryavarta, but like Tibet and Southeast Asian societies, an adaptation of classical Indic civilization to a new environment.

This excerpt describes India’s culture and history of geography.
Which part of the excerpt explains how physical features have significant influence in defining India’s two major regions?
Select ONE correct answer (WG 9.A)

• Indians themselves have historically seen their subcontinent as compromising two major regions, which better reflects cultural and historical divisions in the regions

• the Vindhya Mountains or the Narmada River in central India have traditionally formed the boundary

• Aryavarta was inhabited primarily by speakers of Indo-Aryan languages,

• the Deccan is not just a southward extension of Aryavarta, but like Tibet and Southeast Asian societies, an adaptation of classical Indic civilization to a new environment.

Based on the chart, which city has the highest annual daily temperature? (WG 4.A)

• City A

• City B

• City C

• City D

Which physical process is responsible for the formation of the Grand Canyon? (WG 3.B0

• Earthquake

• Sever Drought

• Soil - building

• Water Erosion

Which factor best explains why approximately 70% of the population of South America is Catholic? (WG 9.A)

• 1. France and Britain established Catholic missions in South America.

• 1. The Atlantic slave trade brought the Catholic religion to South America.

• 1. The native population of South America was already Catholic.

• 1. Spanish colonization introduced the Catholic religion to South America.

The visuals represent which physical process? (WG 3.B)

• Tectonic Forces

• Wind Erosion

• Soil building

• Earthquakes

What statement best explains the difference in average temperatures between the cities of Kathmandu and New Delhi?

(WG 4.A)

• 1. Kathmandu has lower average temperatures because the higher elevation.

• 1. Kathmandu has higher average temperatures because the lower latitude.

• 1. New Delhi has lower average temperatures because the lower elevation.

• 1. New Delhi has higher average temperatures because the higher latitude.