Unit 2 Review

Freezing and thawing water can break apart rocks, which is a form of erosion?

• True

• False

When two tectonic plates push together, what landform is most likely to form?

• Mountains

• Plains

• Ocean trenches

• Deserts

Which statement correctly explains the difference between climate and weather?

• Climate is short-term changes in the atmosphere, while weather is long-term patterns.

• Weather describes day-to-day atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average conditions over a long period.

• Climate only refers to temperature, while weather only refers to precipitation.

Soil-building processes help plants grow by adding nutrients to the land?

• True

• False

Where are tropical climates usually found?

• Near the poles

• Near the equator

• In deserts

• On mountain tops

Which of the following best describes a temperate climate?

• Extremely hot and rainy all year

• Moderate temperatures with four distinct seasons

• Very cold with ice and snow year-round

• Hot days and cold nights with little rain

How can wind affect the climate of a region?

• By moving heat and moisture from one place to another

• By creating mountains

• By changing the Earth’s rotation

• By forming earthquakes

How do ocean currents affect the climate of nearby land?

• They change the amount of sunlight the land receives

• They bring warm or cold water that can heat or cool the land

• They create earthquakes along coastlines

• They cause mountains to form

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps desert plants survive?

• Large leaves that lose water quickly

• Stems that store water

• Shallow roots that stay in dry soil

• Spines that absorb sunlight

The majority of the world’s volcanoes are located along the Ring of Fire?

• True

• False