Grand Canyon Quiz

What is erosion?

• A) The process of building mountains

• B) The movement of wind, water, or ice moving rocks, soil, or sand to a new place

• C) The creation of new landforms

Define a biome.

• A biome is a large area on Earth where plants, animals, and weather are similar. For example, deserts, forests, and grasslands are different types of biomes.

• A biome is a small community of plants and animals within a specific habitat.

• A biome is a single species of plant or animal found in a specific area.

• A biome is a type of weather pattern that occurs in a specific region.

What is a vegetation belt?

• A vegetation belt is a smaller zone within a biome where certain plants grow because of the local conditions.

• A vegetation belt is a type of clothing made from plant fibers.

• A vegetation belt is a tool used for gardening.

• A vegetation belt is a type of animal habitat.

What does conservation mean?

• Conservation means protecting the environment and the wildlife within it so life can continue in the future.

• Conservation means using up all natural resources as quickly as possible.

• Conservation means ignoring environmental issues.

• Conservation means prioritizing industrial growth over nature.

What are natural resources?

• Natural resources are things found in nature that can be used for our benefit.

• Natural resources are man-made objects that are used for construction.

• Natural resources are synthetic materials created in laboratories.

• Natural resources are digital resources found on the internet.

What is a climate zone?

• A climate zone is an area of the world with a distinct climate. There are five main climate zones: polar, temperate, Mediterranean, desert, and tropical.

• A climate zone is a specific time of year when the weather changes drastically.

• A climate zone is a type of clothing worn in different weather conditions.

• A climate zone is a type of ecosystem found only in rainforests.

What does altitude mean?

• Altitude means how high something is above sea level.

• Altitude means the depth of the ocean.

• Altitude refers to the distance from the Earth's core.

• Altitude is the measure of temperature at a location.

Define elevation.

• Elevation is how high something is above a particular point.

• Elevation is the depth of the ocean.

• Elevation is the distance between two cities.

• Elevation is the speed of an object.

What is a tectonic plate?

• A tectonic plate is a piece of the Earth's crust (the outer layer). These plates are always moving slowly, floating on the softer, hot rock layer underneath.

• A tectonic plate is a type of cloud formation in the atmosphere.

• A tectonic plate is a type of marine animal found in the ocean.

• A tectonic plate is a type of rock found only in volcanic regions.

What does relief mean in geography?

• In geography, relief describes the height and shape of the land e.g. altitude, flat, steep.

• Relief refers to the weather patterns in a region.

• Relief is the process of erosion by water.

• Relief is the study of population distribution.