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Worksheets2nd Six Weeks Interim Assessment World Geo
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is true about convergent plates?
they create river valleys
they create mountains
they slide together creating faults
they cause earthquakes
The main cause of earthquakes is . . .
pressure from tectonic movement
occurrence of landslides
gravitational pull of the moon
change in underwater currents
Which physical process formed the Himalayas (mountains)?
deposition of sediment by floods
eruption of volcanoes
wind erosion
collision of plate tectonics
Which process alters the Earth's surface and crust (lithosphere)?
erosion
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
When the months of December-February are winter, which hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
Which of the following best describes the hydrologic (water) cycle?
ice melts increasing the oceans volume
ice doubles the size of aquifers
water dries out regions and floods others
water evaporates into the atmosphere and returns as precipitation
Which statement is accurate about points A and B?
Location A is warmer and drier
Location A is cooler and wetter
Location B is warmers and wetter
Location B is cooler and drier
Which aspect of geography is influenced by the factors above?
natural boundaries
climate
topography
mineral resources
One reason for the difference between these temperatures is . . .
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
the tilt of the Earth's axis
the tidal pool of the Moon
distance between the Earth and Sun
The diagram represents the the seasons in what hemisphere?
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Mountain-like structures are often caused by . . .
weathering and erosion
heavy rainfall
the movement of glaciers
large deposits of sediment
Which biome has coniferous trees (which don't lose their leaves)?
Taiga
Temperate Forest
Tundra
Grasslands
Which biome has the most variety of plants and animals?
Temperate Forest
Rainforest
Tundra
Grasslands
Canyons, deserts, mountains, deltas, and plateaus are all examples of . . .
biomes
landforms
climates
precipitation
