Exploring Physical Geography Concepts

Which of the following is a type of landform?

• River

• Mountain

• Cloud

• Forest

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions, while climate is the short-term state.

• Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions.

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Climate changes daily, while weather remains constant.

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Identify the biome characterized by low rainfall and high temperatures.

• Tundra

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Grassland

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Which of the following tools is essential for map reading?

• Thermometer

• Compass

• Microscope

• Telescope

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Digestion

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Explain how mountains can affect climate.

• Mountains can block wind and create rain shadows, affecting precipitation patterns.

• Mountains have no effect on climate.

• Mountains increase the temperature of nearby areas.

• Mountains decrease the amount of sunlight reaching the ground.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of human-environment interaction?

• A river flowing into the ocean

• A city building a dam for water supply

• A tree growing in a forest

• A bird flying south for the winter

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Describe the role of decomposers in an ecosystem.

• Decomposers produce energy from sunlight.

• Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

• Decomposers are primary consumers in the food chain.

• Decomposers are predators that hunt other animals.

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What is the main purpose of a topographic map?

• To show political boundaries

• To display weather patterns

• To represent the elevation and terrain of an area

• To indicate population density

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How does deforestation impact the carbon cycle?

• It increases the amount of carbon stored in trees.

• It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• It has no impact on the carbon cycle.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept