Exploring Physical Geography

What is the definition of physical geography?

• Physical geography focuses solely on human activities.

• Physical geography examines only the climate of a region.

• Physical geography is the study of the Earth's political boundaries.

• Physical geography is the study of the Earth's natural features and processes.

Name the three main types of rocks found in the Earth's crust.

• organic

• volcanic

• crystalline

• igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

What is the process of erosion and how does it occur?

• Erosion occurs only during heavy rainfall and not through wind.

• Erosion is the process of creating new landforms by volcanic activity.

• Erosion is the process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• Erosion is the process of removing and transporting soil and rock from one location to another by natural forces.

Describe the water cycle and its importance to the environment.

• The water cycle is essential for maintaining ecosystems, regulating climate, and providing freshwater resources.

• The water cycle is a man-made process.

• The water cycle is irrelevant to climate change.

• The water cycle only affects ocean life.

What are tectonic plates and how do they affect the Earth's surface?

• Tectonic plates are small rocks that float on water.

• Tectonic plates are responsible for weather patterns and climate change.

• Tectonic plates are layers of gas surrounding the Earth.

• Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact, affecting the Earth's surface through earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation.

Explain the concept of climate and how it differs from weather.

• Climate is the daily temperature and humidity levels.

• Weather is the average conditions over decades.

• Climate refers to the current atmospheric state at a specific location.

• Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

What is a biome and can you name a few examples?

• Oceans, mountains, rivers, and lakes

• Examples of biomes include forests, deserts, grasslands, and tundras.

• Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs

• Volcanoes, caves, cliffs, and valleys

How do mountains influence weather patterns?

• Mountains have no effect on weather patterns.

• Mountains influence weather by causing orographic lift, creating precipitation on windward sides and rain shadows on leeward sides.

• Mountains only create wind but not precipitation.

• Mountains block all weather systems completely.

What role do rivers play in shaping the landscape?

• Rivers shape the landscape by eroding land, transporting sediments, and creating features like valleys and deltas.

• Rivers have no significant impact on the landscape.

• Rivers are mainly used for fishing and recreation.

• Rivers primarily serve as a source of drinking water.

Define the term 'ecosystem' and give an example of one.

• A forest ecosystem.

• A desert ecosystem.

• A marine ecosystem.

• An urban ecosystem.