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WorksheetsUnit 1 Physical Geography Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
The map shown, is what type of Map?
Thematic Map
Physical Map
Political Map
The map shown, is what type of Map?
Political Map
Physical Map
Thematic Map
How does elevation influence climate?
the lower the elevation, the colder it gets.
the higher the elevation, the colder it gets.
the lower the elevation, the windier it gets.
the higher the elevation, the more humid it gets.
All of the following physical processes helped shape the Earth’s surface EXCEPT
plate tectonics
weathering
erosion
meteorology
What is the difference between climate and weather?
weather is local, climate is worldwide
weather is in the northern hemisphere and climate is in the southern hemisphere
weather is daily conditions, while climate is a long term pattern
there really is no difference, they are the same
The bar on the climograph represents
precipitation
temperature
months
seasons
The line on the climograph represents
precipitation
temperature
months
seasons
According to the climograph, which month has the warmest annual temperature?
January
April
July
October
According to the climograph, which month gets the least amount of precipitation?
January
April
July
October
A giant wave that is caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption is called a
hurricane
typhoon
monsoon
tsunami
The break down of rocks through chemical or mechanical means.
Weathering
Erosion
Sediment
Deposition
The process of moving rock and soil particles by water, wind or ice.
Weathering
Erosion
Sediment
Deposition
The warm climate zone near the equator:
Tropical Zone
Polar Zone
Temperate Zone
Climate
The cold climate zone near both poles:
Tropical Zone
Polar Zone
Temperate Zone
Climate
The area between the tropical and the polar zones with seasonal climate:
Tropical Zone
Polar Zone
Temperate Zone
Climate
The three climatic zones are formed because of the difference in...
Latitude
Altitude
Precipitations
All the options are correct
None of the options are correct
Convergent means "coming together". Divergent means...
to slide
moving apart
to move in a circle
vibrating
Submergent
During a Southern solstice, the Northern hemisphere of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
In the summer, the Northern hemisphere of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?
What landform causes the rain shadow effect?
Mountains
Lakes
Plains
Valleys
Rainwater filling cracks of a rock, freezing and thawing, eventually splitting the rock apart is an example of...
Oxidation produces rust on some rocks containing iron. This is an example of...
In what latitude zone would this climograph most likely be found?
High-Latitude
Low-Latitude
Mid-Latitude
Semi-Latitude
What type of biome surrounds this city ?
Cold Desert
Rainforest
Hot Desert
Savannah
The windward side of a mountain is the side that...
Receives more precipitation.
Receives less precipitation.
Receives more sunlight.
Receivers less sunlight.
The leeward side of a mountain is the side that...
Receives more precipitation.
Receives less precipitation.
Receives more sunlight.
Receives less sunlight.
What type of erosion forms U-shaped valleys?
Glacial Erosion
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Fire Erosion
What type of erosion forms V-shaped valleys?
Glacial Erosion
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Fire Erosion
What greatly influences the types of biomes and vegetation found in different regions?
Climate
Convergence
Divergence
Human Geography
The layer of air, water, and other substances above the surface is part of what sphere?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Biosphere
Soil, rocks, landforms, and other surface features make up what sphere?
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
What LAMECOW factor is the GREATEST factor affecting climate?
Ocean Currents
Air Masses
Elevation
Latitude
This broad-leaf plant likes a lot of rainfall, sunlight, and damp, rich, dark soil. What type of climate zone would it most likely be found in?
Marine West Coast
Tropical Wet
Humid continental
Mediterranean
What type of region is this?
Formal
Functional
Perceptual
Grand central station is an example of a _____ region.
formal
functional
perceptual
What issue do all map projections have in common?
They don't show enough detail.
They show too much detail.
They're 100% accurate.
They all distort something.
The way in which humans impact, depend on, and adapt to the physical world is known as--
place
region
movement
human-environment interaction
During Hurricane Harvey, what technology helped Houston city officials prepare for the storm, as well as coordinate search and rescues missions after the storm?
GPS
GIS
LAMECOW
BLAH
