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WorksheetsNatGeo Ch2: Physical Geography
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time is called...
weather
humidity
precipitation
climate
By predicting the path of a hurricane or tornado, scientists hope to...
lessen the damage created by a storm.
control where a storm will hit.
figure out if a storm is a typhoon.
understand what causes severe droughts.
Which of the following is an example of a biological resource?
coal
cattle
diamonds
water
If an air mass moves into an area, what can be expected to happen?
Ocean levels will rise.
Erosion will occur.
Pollution will increase.
The weather will change.
What type of storm has stronger winds than a cyclone?
hurricane
typhoon
blizzard
tornado
Which of the following is NOT a raw material?
oil
plastic
gold
iron
What term is used to describe a group of places with a similar climate?
Climate region
climate band
cultural region
climate layer
What is a cyclone called in the Eastern Hemisphere?
blizzard
tornado
typhoon
hurricane
Which is the best example of a renewable resource?
coal
water
natural gas
oil
Which would best describe a place in an arid climate region?
Tropical Rainforest
Farmland
Desert
Jungle
Which is NOT a factor in affecting a region's climate?
Latitude
Elevation
Ocean Currents
Vegetation
What can generally be expected to happen to the climate as you move AWAY from the equator?
Temperatures will generally get warmer.
It will rain a whole lot more.
Temperatures will generally get colder.
More and more plants will grow.
