Physical and Human Geography Assessment

Which of the following best explains why higher elevations are usually colder?

• Air is thinner at higher altitudes

• The sun is farther away

• Winds blow harder in mountains

• Mountains block the sunlight

Which line on the globe divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• International Date Line

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Water

• Natural gas

Which type of extreme weather can cause flooding after heavy rain?

• Tornado

• Drought

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

Which climate region is found near the equator and has heavy rainfall all year?

• Humid Equatorial

• Dry Climate

• Humid Temperate

• Tundra

Which factor influences climate the most near the oceans?

• Latitude

• Distance from the sea

• Elevation

• Earth’s tilt

Which resource is most at risk of running out if not used carefully?

• Fish

• Trees

• Coal

• Water

Which is the largest ecosystem on Earth?

• Grasslands

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Rainforests

Which natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Volcano

Which of these is NOT an example of extreme weather?

• Blizzard

• rain

• Tornado

• Hurricane