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NatGeo Ch2: Physical Geography

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

The average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time is called...

a)

weather

b)

humidity

c)

precipitation

d)

climate

2.

By predicting the path of a hurricane or tornado, scientists hope to...

a)

lessen the damage created by a storm.

b)

control where a storm will hit.

c)

figure out if a storm is a typhoon.

d)

understand what causes severe droughts.

3.

Which of the following is an example of a biological resource?

a)

coal

b)

cattle

c)

diamonds

d)

water

4.

If an air mass moves into an area, what can be expected to happen?

a)

Ocean levels will rise.

b)

Erosion will occur.

c)

Pollution will increase.

d)

The weather will change.

5.

What type of storm has stronger winds than a cyclone?

a)

hurricane

b)

typhoon

c)

blizzard

d)

tornado

6.

Which of the following is NOT a raw material?

a)

oil

b)

plastic

c)

gold

d)

iron

7.

What term is used to describe a group of places with a similar climate?

a)

Climate region

b)

climate band

c)

cultural region

d)

climate layer

8.

What is a cyclone called in the Eastern Hemisphere?

a)

blizzard

b)

tornado

c)

typhoon

d)

hurricane

9.

Which is the best example of a renewable resource?

a)

coal

b)

water

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

10.

Which would best describe a place in an arid climate region?

a)

Tropical Rainforest

b)

Farmland

c)

Desert

d)

Jungle

11.

Which is NOT a factor in affecting a region's climate?

a)

Latitude

b)

Elevation

c)

Ocean Currents

d)

Vegetation

12.

What can generally be expected to happen to the climate as you move AWAY from the equator?

a)

Temperatures will generally get warmer.

b)

It will rain a whole lot more.

c)

Temperatures will generally get colder.

d)

More and more plants will grow.