Rec Note Taking Guide

A unique identifier of an exact geographic location on the earth, usually expressed as the combination of latitude and longitude.

• GPS coordinates

• GIS coordinates

• Absolute location

• Compass bearing

The image below represents a drawing of the Grand Canyon. This region is best classified as a -

• plain

• plateau

• desert

• mountain

Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?

• The city of Chicago

• Cook County, Illinois

• The U.S. Midwest

• The Mississippi River watershed

Mountains are primarily formed by which geological process?

• Erosion caused by wind and water

• Accumulation of lava from volcanic eruptions

• The collision and uplift of tectonic plates

• Deposition of sand and silt by rivers

Which of the following best explains why summers in San Diego are cooler and winters are warmer than in Phoenix?

• San Diego is located closer to the equator than Phoenix so the climate is warmer.

• San Diego receives a greater average annual sunlight duration than Phoenix.

• San Diego receives a greater average annual intensity of insolation than Phoenix.

• San Diego's location on the Pacific Ocean moderates its temperatures.

Which landform is conducive to agriculture due to its fertile soil and relatively flat terrain?

• Plains

• Plateaus

• Deserts

• Mountains

The map illustrates climate types present in the United States. Based on the map, which climate is most prevalent in the western United States?

• Humid subtropical

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert (arid)

• Subarctic

Which of the following is an example of a functional region?

• The state of Florida

• The Corn Belt of the Midwest

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Atlanta metropolitan area

Humans can cause rapid changes in their environment that can lead to catastrophic events. One example of this would be —

• heavy rainfall from a hurricane causing coastal flooding.

• deforestation on steep slopes leading to severe soil erosion.

• shifting tectonic plates producing a volcanic eruption.

• melting glaciers causing rising sea levels

Which of the following is one way that the Internet has impacted the global economy?

• The Internet has eliminated cultural differences in global markets.

• Internet access has completely replaced traditional banking systems worldwide

• Online platforms have allowed small businesses to reach international customers.

• Internet use has reduced the role of technology in international trade.