PG Unit Test

The Continental Divide runs through which mountain range in the US?

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

What kind of climate is being described below?

Very cold temperatures

10”-15” precipitation annually

Permafrost prevents much plant life

Found mostly in Canada and Russia

• Arid

• Highland

• Subartic

• Tundra

Which city is LEAST LIKELY to have a tropical climate

• Albuquerque

• Atlanta

• Denver

• Houston

The PRIMARY obstacle to population growth in the area known as the "Canadian Shield"is that

• The area is not capable of producing enough food

• The climate cannot support enough human life

• The area is rich in mineral resources

• It lies mostly in the artic zone

What river is highlighted in blue on the map

• Amazon

• Nile

• Thames

• Volga

Which of these BEST describes the effect that the Andes Mountains have on the climate of South America?

• The climate along the Andes changes according to elevation

• The Andes forms a barrier against air blowing in from the ocean. Too much rain is landing in Brazil and not enough in Chile.

• Some of the snowiest points in South America are in the Andes

• Cold ocean currents in the Pacific affect the climate of countries like Chile

This is a map of Brazil. Based on the map, which of these has the MOST influence on the country's climate?

• The country being close to the equator

• Trade winds coming from the amazon ocean.

• Weather systems created by the Andes Mountains

• The Amazon River flowing to the Atlantic

What European River is this?

• Danube

• Rhine

• Seine

• Volga

Which European climate is described by the chart?

Typically found along a continent’s west coast

Moderately cool summers

Mild winters

Affected by Atlantic air masse

• Maritime/Oceanic

• Continental

• Mediterranean

• Central European

Which statement is true based on the map?

• People cannot farm in Africa

• Islam has been more successful in Africa

• More people live south of the Sahara than north of it

• The Northern part of Africa has the most people