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WorksheetsWorld Geography: Module #2 Test
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 10mins
How long is earth's rotation?
12 Hours
24 Hours
36 Hours
48 Hours
How does latitude affect the amount of sunlight received in a given location ?
It has no effect
The amount of sunlight varies based on a locations latitude
What is the tilt of the earth during winter?
It is tilted toward the sun
The tilt is neutral
It is tilted away from the sun
What is the tilt of the earth during summer?
It is tilted toward the sun
The tilt is neutral
It is tilted away from the sun
What are the two seasons in the tropics?
Wet
Autumn
Winter
Dry
What percentage of the water on earth is saltwater?
90%
92%
97%
98%
-How much of the planet is covered by the oceans?
65%
67%
71%
73%
Which of the following is NOT any example of three states of water as they are found in nature?
Rain
Snow
Fog
Ice
Magma
The earth has _______ continents?
7
9
10
11
What area is prone to volcanoes and earthquakes?
Mid-Ocean Ridge
Mountains
Valleys
Ring of Fire
Why was Mt. St. Helens important?
It allowed volcanologists to study an active cinder cone volcano
It allowed volcanologists to study an active shield volcano
It allowed volcanologists to study an active stratovolcano
It allowed volcanologists to study an active Basalt volcano
Why are ocean currents important? Pick the most relevant answer to this chapter.
They transport fish
They transport water
They transport heat
They transport people
Why are large bodies of water important in relation to weather?
They influence the weather
They do not influence the weather
What is the rain shadow effect?
There is less rain on the side of mountain ranges facing away from the wind
There is more rain on the side of mountain ranges facing away from the wind
How can mountains influence the weather? Hint: you need to select two answers
Temperature
Culture
Precipitation
Which answer is NOT one of the 5 major climate zones:
Dry
Tropical
Temperate
Oceanic
Highland
Ecosystem
A group of plants or animals that depend on each other
Much larger than an ecosystem
A place where a plant or animal lives
To die out
Biome
A group of plants or animals that depend on each other
Much larger than an ecosystem
A place where a plant or animal lives
To die out
Habitat
A group of plants or animals that depend on each other
Much larger than an ecosystem
A place where a plant or animal lives
To die out
Extinct
A group of plants or animals that depend on each other
Much larger than an ecosystem
A place where a plant or animal lives
To die out
Natural Resources
Any material in nature that people use and value
Resources the Earth replaces naturally
Resources than cannot be replaced
Clearing of Trees
Renewable Resources
Any material in nature that people use and value
Resources the Earth replaces naturally
Resources than cannot be replaced
Clearing of Trees
Nonrenewable Resources
Any material in nature that people use and value
Resources the Earth replaces naturally
Resources than cannot be replaced
Clearing of Trees
Deforestation
Any material in nature that people use and value
Resources the Earth replaces naturally
Resources than cannot be replaced
Clearing of Trees
Fossil Fuels
Nonrenewable energy formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
The production of electricity from water power
Resources the earth replaces naturally
A type of power generation that depends on the use of energy derived from the splitting of atoms instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas
Hydroelectric Power
Nonrenewable energy formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
The production of electricity from water power
Resources the earth replaces naturally
A type of power generation that depends on the use of energy derived from the splitting of atoms instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas
Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable energy formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
The production of electricity from water power
Resources the earth replaces naturally
A type of power generation that depends on the use of energy derived from the splitting of atoms instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas
Nonrenewable Resources
Nonrenewable energy formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
The production of electricity from water power
Resources than cannot be replaced
A type of power generation that depends on the use of energy derived from the splitting of atoms instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas
Nuclear Energy
Nonrenewable energy formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
The production of electricity from water power
Resources the earth replaces naturally
A type of power generation that depends on the use of energy derived from the splitting of atoms instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas
