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WorksheetsUnit 2 Review: Landforms, Climates, and Vegetation
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
What type of vegetation pattern is characterized by dense areas of trees?
Grasslands
Deserts
Forests
Tundra
What type of vegetation pattern is typical of arid regions with sparse vegetation?
Tundra
Forests
Deserts
Grasslands
The vegetation pattern least likely to support life due to its conditions is (a)
The vegetation pattern characterized by low-growing plants is (a)
Which of the following is not a type of vegetation pattern?
Forests
Grasslands
Oceans
Deserts
Which vegetation pattern is found in areas with almost nothing except ice?
Tundra
Ice sheet
Grasslands
Deserts
In what way does vegetation influence transportation infrastructure?
It dictates the speed limits
It determines the route planning
It has no influence
It increases construction costs
Which factors determine vegetation zones?
Temperature, rainfall, and soil
Altitude, latitude, and longitude
Population, culture, and language
Economy, politics, and history
Which of the following is NOT a vegetation zone?
Forests
Grasslands
Tundra
Rivers
Match the following plant types with their vegetation zones.
Tall trees
Rainforest vegetation zone
Cacti
Desert vegetation zone
Grasses
Savanna vegetation zone
Mosses
Tundra vegetation zone
Removal of forest to be used for construction, wood, paper, land, agricultural activities, or urbanization....
Proforestation
Unforestation
Reforestation
Deforestation
Climate zone that lies between the polar and tropic zones, characterized by having 4 seasons, winter, spring, summer, and fall.
climate
polar zone
temperate zone
tropical zone
The climate closest to the equator?
Torrid
Temperate
Tropical
Polar
Deep valley with very steep sides is called a
Mountain
Canyon
Valley
Hill
A piece of land having all sides surrounded by water is called_________.
Island
Lake
Peninsula
Plateau
A raised area or mound of land that is less than thousand feet:
Canyon
Mountain
Valley
Hill
A treeless, level flat land covered in grass:
Peninsula
Desert
Plains
Plateau
Identify the landform.
Valley
Desert
Hill
Plateau
A body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides:
Peninsula
Island
Isthmus
Archipelago
A land that usually rises to a summit, and is higher than two thousand feet:
Canyon
Mountain
Plateau
Hill
Identify the landform.
Plateau
Plain
Sand dunes
Isthmus
What are plateaus?
Type of desert
A very high mountain
A flat topped highland with steep sides
A very green valley
A group of Islands.
Peninsula
Archipelago
Isthmus
Island
Is high land with a very steep, vertical, or overhanging face of rock, earth, or ice.
Cliff
Mountain
Plateau
Beach
Arid land with usually sparse vegetation; sporadic rainfall in centimeters.
Isthmus
Cliff
Desert
Island
A hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind.
Peninsula
Dune
Isthmus
Desert
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmassess. It has water on two sides.
Archipelago
Plain
Isthmus
beach
What is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?
Valley
Plateau
Mountain
Desert
Which landform is characterized by a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water?
Isthmus
Strait
Peninsula
Archipelago
What is a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river running through it?
Plateau
Valley
Hill
Cliff
Match the following landforms
Plateau
Canyon
Beach
Volcano
Mountain
plateau
valley
canyon
peninsula
isthmus
Flat, open grasslands
mesa
plains
estuary
tundra
Any natural feature of the earth's surface
Landforms
Rivers
Sand Dune
Mountain
A shoreline of a body of water covered by sand, gravel, or larger rock fragments.
Peninsula
Beach
Isthmus
Desert
all the plants and trees in an area
population density
region
Thematic Map
Vegetation
This zone is just as the name implies: not very cool or very hot. What climate zone is this?
tropical
arid
temperate
continental
polar
This climate zone has warm or hot summers and very cold winters. What climate zone is this?
tropical
arid
temperate
continental
polar
This climate zone includes tundra and ice cap regions. What climate zone is this?
tropical
arid
temperate
continental
polar
These areas are often far from oceans and are located in the interior of continents. Chicago, Illinois; Belgrade, Serbia; and Toronto, Canada are located in this zone. What climate zone is this?
tropical
arid
temperate
continental
polar
Which forest type is characterized by cold climates and coniferous trees?
Tropical
Boreal
Temperate
Savanna
Which forest type is known for its dense canopy and diverse wildlife?
Temperate
Boreal
Tropical
Tundra
Which forest type is characterized by evergreen trees and cold climates?
Tropical
Temperate
Boreal
Deciduous
Where are boreal forests primarily located?
Tropical regions
Subarctic regions
Temperate regions
Equatorial regions
What is the impact of roads on forest ecosystems?
They connect habitats
They break up forest habitats
They improve forest health
They increase biodiversity
What is one example as to how vegetation patterns affect human activities?
Vegetation patterns influence agricultural practices.
Vegetation patterns have no impact on human activities.
Vegetation patterns only affect wildlife.
Vegetation patterns are irrelevant to climate.
Which forest type experiences the highest rate of deforestation?
Boreal forests
Temperate forests
Coniferous forests
Tropical forests
What is a climate zone characterized by low temperatures and little precipitation?
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
Desert
Which type of vegetation is typically found in a desert climate?
Rainforest
Tundra
Grassland
Cacti
How do human activities most commonly impact vegetation?
By increasing rainfall
Through deforestation
By creating new plant species
Through natural disasters
What type of vegetation is common in tropical climate zones?
Coniferous forests
Deciduous trees
Rainforests
Grasslands
How can vegetation impact human life?
By providing clean water
By reducing air quality
By providing food and shelter
By increasing pollution
What is the primary characteristic of a tropical climate zone?
Low humidity
High temperatures and heavy rainfall
Cold and dry
Mild temperatures
Which human activity can lead to desertification?
Planting trees
Deforestation
Sustainable farming
Building dams
What type of vegetation would you expect to find in a tundra climate?
Cacti
Tall trees
Mosses and lichens
Rainforest plants
Which of the following is a human impact that leads to the loss of biodiversity in vegetation?
Afforestation
Urbanization
Sustainable agriculture
Natural regeneration
What is one way that humans can positively impact vegetation?
Deforestation
Overgrazing
Reforestation
Pollution
What is a common impact of deforestation on the local climate?
Increased rainfall
Reduced temperatures
Increased temperatures
Creation of new plant species
What type of climate zone is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall?
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
Desert
What is the main vegetation type found in temperate climate zones?
Cacti
Tropical rainforests
Deciduous forests
Tundra
