WorksheetsChapter 2, Physical Geography
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 27mins
What causes planets to orbit around the sun?
sun flares
the Earth's gravity
the sun's gravity
the Earth's axis
What is the name of the imaginary line that runs through Earth's center from the North Pole to the South Pole?
longitude
axis
Prime Meridian
Equator
The Earth ____ around the sun.
tilts
rotates
spins on its axis
revolves
About how much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
30 percent
70 percent
2 percent
21 percent
June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere is known as the _____.
summer solstice
winter solstice
spring equinox
fall equinox
What causes the Tropics to experience hot, sunny weather most of the year?
the Earth's gravity
direct sunlight
elevation
ocean currents
The average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time is called _____.
the rain shadow effect
elevation
precipitation
climate
Which of the following moves over Earth's mantle, creating changes of Earth's surface features?
faults
continents
tectonic plates
tsunamis
Islands forms as (a) _____ builds up and reaches the surface of the ocean.
volcano
cooled magma
tectonic plates
fault
What causes earthquakes?
volcanos
erosion
tsunamis
plate movement along fault lines
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
the Atlantic Ocean
the Pacific Ocean
the Caribbean Sea
Bay of Bengal
What causes a tsunami to form?
erosion
the buildup of cooled magma
energy from an underground earthquake
plate movement along a fault line
Earth's landforms wear away over time as a result of wind, rain, and flowing water in a process known as _____.
weathering
erosion
tectonics
earthquakes
The process in which parts of rock are moved elsewhere as the result of wind, rain or ice is called _______.
weathering
erosion
tectonics
earthquakes
Which of the following wears away quickly?
magma
granite
sandstone
volcanic rock
What covers most of Antarctica?
frozen magma
ice caps
glaciers
ice sheets
Which of the following describes how far above sea level a landform or location is?
trench
continental shelf
elevation
relief
Which other continent besides Antarctica is completely surrounded by water?
Australia
Africa
South America
Europe
What causes the seasons to change on Earth?
the North and South Poles
Earth's distance from the sun
the wind currents
the Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun
What is the correct term for Earth's completion of one full trip around the sun?
orbit
axis
revolution
circle
What term describes the increase in the average temperatures of Earth's atmosphere?
climate zones
global change
climate warming
global warming
What is it called when day and night in both hemispheres are of equal length?
summer solstice
axis
equinox
winter solstice
Why do places on Earth have daily periods of daylight and darkness?
because of Earth's North and South poles
because Earth rotates once every 24 hours
because of Earth's tilt
because of Earth's distance from the sun
Why are cities often warmer than areas in the countryside?
Cities have more parks
Cities consume more water and use more energy
Cities have more lights.
Cities have more metal, asphalt, and concrete surfaces
I don't know.
What causes earthquakes?
volcanos
erosion
tsunamis
plate movement
What is the source of all energy on the planet Earth?
plate movement
the sun
the rotation of the planet
Earth's oxygen
Rain generally falls on what side of a mountain?
side facing the ocean
top of the mountain
bottom of the mountain
side facing away from the ocean
Which climate zone experiences all types of weather with changing seasons?
Tropical
Desert
Humid Temperate
Polar
Desert areas can be cold.
True
False
What event occurs around September 23 of each year in the Northern Hemisphere?
autumnal equinox
vernal equinox
summer solstice
autumn solstice
A ___ is a lowland region that is located between mountains.
hill
mountain peak
valley
peninsula
An ___ is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger bodies of land.
island
isthmus
strait
A ___ is a body of land that juts out into the ocean. It is bordered by water on three sides and connected to land on the fourth side.
plateau
island
continent
peninsula
A ___ is a large area of elevated land that is relatively flat on top.
plain
peninsula
mountain peak
plateau
A vast stretch of lowland that is also relatively flat is called a ___.
island
continent
plain
plateau
It is the name of the world's largest island.
Greenland
Madagascar
Manhattan
Cuba
What is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land called? It has water along the length of its two sides.
lake
ocean
isthmus
swimming pool
This landform is formed by
water erosion
wind erosion
deposition
glaciers
What is this landform?
delta
canyon
valley
sand dune
Glaciers are masses of ice that move slowly on land. Which of these features was most likely formed by a glacier?
A wide valley
A deep ocean
A lava flow
A mountain range
The movement of sediment down a fast-moving river.
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
River
Name for giant ocean wave
hurricane
tsunami
hydrosphere
tornado
