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WorksheetsPhysical Geography Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which definition matches 'Region'?
The relationships humans have with the space around them.
An area of the earth’s surface with common characteristics.
The exact place on earth
The exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people from one place to another
What is the process that process that breaks down rocks at or near the surface of the earth. can be either physical or chemical (i.e. oxidation)?
Weathering
Deposition
Erosion
Hurricane
Which description best describes an earthquake?
Occur when a large amount of water covers land that is usually dry
The dropping, or depositing, of sediments by water, wind or ice
Mass movements of land due to GRAVITY
vibrations on Earth’s surface caused by sudden movement in tectonic plates
Which category does erosion fall under?
Destructive
Constructive
Which mountain range is in North America?
Himalayas
Rocky
Alps
Andes
Which term does this definition match? The average weather conditions as measured over many years-
Weather
Hurricane
Climate
Desert
Which biome best fits the description: dry and wet season; cold all year
Taiga
Desert
Tropical Rainforest
Tundra
Which sphere best fits the definition? Water contained in oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, glaciers and vapor.Water covers 70-75% of the Earth’s surface. Only 3% is fresh water and 2% is frozen in glaciers.
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
The definition of atmosphere is
Water contained in oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, glaciers and vapor.
Uppermost portion of solid Earth.
The envelope of gases, aerosol and other materials that surround the earth and are held close by gravity.
Includes all plant and animal life forms.
Which mountain range is in South America?
Rocky
Appalachian
Alps
Andes
Orographic effect is
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator
the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian
a change in atmospheric conditions caused by a change in elevation, primarily due to mountains
storm that causes major destruction
The largest landmasses (there are seven)
Convience
Consequences
Continents
Constantinople
A large body of water surrounded by land.
Ocean
Lake
River
Plain
A natural elevation of the earth that is higher than a hill
hill
mountain
Plain
Peninsula
What does the red line represent?
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Equator
Prime Meridian
What does the red line represent?
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Equator
Prime Meridian
What continent is light red?
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
What continent is in blue?
Asia
North America
Africa
Antarctica
Which continent is green?
Africa
South America
North America
Europe
What is the purpose of a scale on a map?
To represent and measure distance
To show the directions
To identify what symbols mean
To explain the subject
What is the purpose of a compass on a map?
To represent and measure distance
To show the directions
To identify what symbols mean
To explain the subject
Which statement about latitude is most correct?
The further away you go from the equator, the warmer it gets
The further away you go from the equator, the colder it gets
The further away you go from the equator, the dryer it gets
The further away you go from the equator, the wetter it gets
Why is the Southern Plantation Region more ideal for growing crops than the Great Lakes Farm Region?
The Great Lakes Region is further north in latitude which makes for a shorter growing season
The Great Lakes Region is further north in latitude which makes for a longer growing season
The Southern Plantation is further north in latitude which makes for a shorter growing season
The Southern Plantation is further north in latitude which makes for a longer growing season
According to the climograph below, when is the dry season in this location?
May to October
August to December
November to April
March to September
According to the map, which hemisphere would this location be found in?
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Which kind of biome is likely represented by the climograph below?
Desert
Rainforest
Grasslands
Tundra
What tends to cause the Zambezi River in southeast Africa to flood?
The Equatorial Rainy Belt moves north above the equator
The Equatorial Rainy Belt moves south below the equator
The Equatorial Rainy Belt moves to the east of the equator
The Equatorial Rain Belt moves to the west of the equator
What tends to cause the Nile River in northeast Africa to flood?
The Equatorial Rainy Belt moves north above the equator
The Equatorial Rainy Belt moves south above the equator
The Equatorial Rainy Belt moves east of the equator
The Equatorial Rainy Belt moves west of the equator
Which of the following is the correct order of biomes you would experience in Africa starting at the equator and moving away from it?
Rainforest, Grasslands, Desert
Desert, Rainforest, Grasslands
Tundra, Rainforest, Desert
Grasslands, Rainforest, Desert
Which animal would you likely find in the African Desert?
Camel
Cheetah
Chimpanzee
Gorilla
What is the name of the largest river on the planet?
Mississippi
Nile
Amazon
Colorado
Which of the following statements is true about elevation?
The higher up you go, the cooler it gets
The higher up you go, the warmer it gets
The higher up you go, the wetter it gets
The higher up you go, the dryer it gets
