1st check point review

Which natural force formed the Hawaiian Islands?

• Erosion

• Tsunamis

• Coral deposits

• Volcanic eruptions

Based on the diagram and your knowledge of geography, where would you expect to find the greatest amount of precipitation?

• The windward side of the mountain.

• The leeward side of the mountain.

• On the top of the mountain.

• In the rain shadow.

The map shows the location of the area known as the Ring of Fire. The area in red on the map is referred to as the Ring of Fire. Why is it called this and what impact does the activity occurring there have on the atmosphere?

• high number of forest fires, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere

• high number of house fires, smoke goes into the atmosphere

• high number of volcanic eruptions, ash and toxic vapors enter the atmosphere

• high number of tsunamis, a large amount of water enters the atmosphere

What effect will desertification have on the people living in a region that is experiencing it?

• A. Agriculture would decline.

• B. Soil quality would improve.

• C. Rural housing would expand.

• D. Animal populations would increase.

Rotation = _______

• day

• year

• season

Revolution = _______

• Day

• Year

• Season

Revolution + Tilt = _______.

• Day

• Year

• Season

Based on the map above, where in China is the Gobi desert located?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

Which of the following impacts has the Internet had on society?

• Decrease in number of smart phones

• Increase in cost of personal computers

• Decrease in need for security measures

• Increase in public access to information

The fan-shaped pattern of these sediments is most likely the result of deposition by —

• glacial ice

• prevailing winds

• running water

• ocean waves