Unit 1 Review - Geography

Which factor effects the change in temperature as you go up a mountain?

This causes earthquakes.

The rapid evaporation of warm ocean water can lead to this.

Earthquakes that occur underwater can lead to these..

Latitude and distance from water affect this greatly.

This factor explains why Mexico City has cooler average summer temperatures than Houston.

On April 3rd the United States is in the middle of Spring, what season is South Africa in?

Regions that are based on people's attitudes and opinions.

What university did Coach Muzzy go to?

An area that has boundaries determined by common characteristics is this type of region?

This climate is found at 30° N and 30° S Latitude

This climate has mild summers and winters and is found in Southern Europe and California.

Building the seawall in Galveston is an example of?

The unusual warming of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America is known as?

When tectonic plates slide past one another it is known as this..(Hint: San Andres Fault)

This region cuts through S. America and Africa and is home to diverse plant and animal species.

What climate zone do you live in?

In the biosphere is where this takes place. 

Most early civilizations were found near this.

Earthquakes are measured on the Richter Scale using this device.

Rocks breaking apart due to freezing and melting water is an example of?

This factor is a primary factor in the cause of the seasons

Trees that lose their leaves and are found in warm to cold climate regions are called this

When one side of a mountain receives the rain and the other side becomes a rain shadow this is?

This biome has scarce wildlife, little rainfall and features arid landscapes.