Exploring Our Physical Geography

What are huge, slow-moving sheets of ice?

• Ice Age

• snow fall

• glaciers

• mountains

Which of the following is an example of a landform created by erosion?

• Sand dune

• River valley

• Volcanic island

• Coral reef

What is the primary factor that determines the climate zone of a region?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

Which of the following is considered a renewable natural resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Oil

Which biome is characterized by having the highest biodiversity?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical rainforest

• Grassland

Which climate zone is known for having four distinct seasons?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperate

• Arid

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Petroleum

• Biomass

Which ecosystem is characterized by having low rainfall and extreme temperatures?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Wetland

• Forest

Which climate zone is typically found near the equator?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

Which biome is characterized by permafrost?

• Taiga

• Tundra

• Savanna

• Chaparral