Earth's Dynamic Features

What are landforms?

• Different types of weather patterns

• Natural features of Earth's surface

• Man-made structures

• Ocean currents

Which of the following is NOT a type of landform?

• Mountain

• River

• Plateau

• Valley

What is a volcano?

• A large body of water

• A type of weather system

• An opening in the Earth's crust that releases magma

• A kind of desert

What is magma called when it reaches the surface?

• Ash

• Lava

• Rock

• Steam

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 71%

• 90%

• 30%

Which of the following is an example of freshwater?

• Ocean

• River

• Sea

• Bay

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• The sun

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

The process of water turning into vapor is called:

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Collection

Which factor affects climate the most?

• Population size

• Latitude

• The number of buildings

• The shape of clouds

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term

• Climate is short-term, weather is long-term

• They mean the same thing