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WorksheetsUnit 1 WG Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
The biome reflected in the graph would be located in the —
highlands
high latitudes
tropical latitudes
middle latitudes
Mountains, rift valleys, and ocean trenches are created by the physical process of —
soil-building
weathering
wind erosion
plate tectonics
Which of the following best explains how elevation influences temperature?
Higher elevations experience varied temperatures depending on proximity to oceans.
Higher elevations experience very little temperature variation from lower elevations.
Higher elevations experience warmer temperatures compared to lower elevations.
Higher elevations experience cooler temperatures compared to lower elevations.
If the Earth's tilt on its axis increased, seasonal changes in temperature in mid-latitude regions would -
increase in the summer, but not in the winter.
increase.
decrease.
remain the same.
Which of the following regions is constituted by physical, nonhuman factors?
The Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion
The Texas Eastern Pipeline
The city of San Antonio
The I-35 corridor
What types of regions are created by the man-made borders shown on the above map?
Vegetation regions
Climate regions
Cultural regions
Political regions
Yellowstone National Park contains the world's largest recognized caldera and was designated by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site in 1978. Which physical process is most likely responsible for formation of this landform?
Desertification
Volcanic activity
Monsoons
Erosion
Why is the Piney Woods considered a formal region?
It is a spatial area with common vegetation, landforms, and climate.
It is a spatial area with a singular common function.
It is a hub of transportation in and out of the area.
It is perceived as the most beautiful area of Texas.
Which of the following best describes how hurricanes can affect the hydrosphere?
Warm ocean currents cause a shift in vertical wind shear.
Storm surge combined with increased precipitation results in coastal and inland flooding.
High winds lead to beach erosion in coastal regions.
Public transportation, infrastructure and health services are disrupted.
How does a Geographic Information System (GIS) function as a resource for businesses or government officials?
A GIS produces reports about geographic decisions that have been made before.
A GIS creates a variety of predictions about geographic patterns for consumers.
A GIS presents data in visual forms making it easier to see geographic patterns.
A GIS generates several surveys used to gather data about geographic patterns.
The process of erosion can best be described as the movement of weathered materials by —
human environmental interaction
wind, water, or ice
tectonic forces
river systems
Which innovation had the effect of producing electricity and improving farming?
Terracing
Polders
Nuclear plants
Dams
Southeastern Coastal areas in Canada have a very different climate than the rest of the country. There winters are mild and summers warm, with rain falling all through the year but with maximum fall in winter. Which geographic factor contributes most to this climate?
The warmer temperatures of maritime winds
The vast grasslands of the central interior
The elevation of nearby mountains
The pattern of tidal forces
