Unit 1 Test - Accommodated

Which layer of Earth do tectonic plates move on?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Lithosphere

Which process describes the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Accretion

• Weathering

• Subduction

• Erosion

Which term refers to the process where sediments are added to a landform?

• Weathering

• Accretion

• Erosion

• Subduction

Which of the following is an example of a thematic map?

• A map showing the elevation of a region

• A map showing the boundaries of countries

• A map showing the locations of rivers

• A map showing the distribution of population density

Which feature is commonly found on a topographic map?

• Satellite images of weather patterns

• Pie charts showing economic data

• Contour lines indicating elevation

• Political boundaries only

The physical qualities of the original location for a city is referred to as the

• relative location

• absolute location

• situation

• site

What is the main gas responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

• Nitrogen

Which effect causes winds to curve due to Earth's rotation?

• Greenhouse Effect

• Tidal Effect

• Doppler Effect

• Coriolis Effect

Which ocean current is known for warming the climate of Western Europe?

• Peru Current

• California Current

• Labrador Current

• Gulf Stream

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

• The Sun

• Volcanoes

• Earth's Core

• The Moon