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Chapter 1 Review Grade 6
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1
What is continental drift?
the slow, continuous movement of continental plates
Pangea
Earth moving around the sun
Earth tilted on its axis
2
Why is the equator the hottest place on earth?
It has the most volcanoes.
The increased amount of hot peppers.
The equator receives vertical rays of sunlight.
It is closest to the sun.
3
A metropolitan area is:
A city and its suburbs
A country south of Sweden
A small town
A big city
4
How many continents are there?
5
7
3
8
5
A lake that forms behind a human made dam is a...
lake
earthquake
water park
reservoir
6
Which is NOT an adaptation plants have to live in the desert?
Plants grow longer roots to help reach water
Plants grow further apart
Plants store water in their leaves and stems
Plants are a lighter color to not absorb as much sunlight
7
Why do we have seasons?
The earth is tilted on its axis
To give school children a break during the summer
The equator
The rotation of the earth
8
Which is a reason for people to migrate?
To escape drought
To escape war
To escape famine
For better job opportunities
9
What is a rainshadow?
A cloud after it rains
The shadow of a rain cloud
The inland facing part of a mountain
The ocean side part of a mountain
10
Which word means "carrying away of soil"
delta
erosion
deforestation
tributary
11
How much of Earth's surface is covered by water?
more than 90%
less than 50%
more than 70%
100%
12
Which of the following is not a layer of the Earth?
Magma
Core
Mantle
Crust
13
Which is the largest ocean?
Artic
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
14
Which of these does NOT affect climate?
Heating and cooling of land and water
Elevation
Latitude
Farming
15
Which of the following is NOT a continent?
Africa
China
Europe
Australia
16
Tidal waves are caused by
ocean tides
ocean currents
earthquakes and severe storms
mountain ranges on the ocean floor
17
In general, it is easiest for people to live...
in the mountains
in desert cities
on rugged, rocky coasts
on flat land near water
18
Which is NOT a climate region?
Temperate
Polar
Hot
Desert
19
How do humans change the Earth?
by making tacos
using land for farming
redirecting the water
by building cities
20
What is population distribution?
People moving from place to place
How people are spread out an area
How government breaks up voting districts
The amount of dogs in one area
21
A tributary is...
small streams that join rivers
like a glacier
someone who pays tribute
a deep pond
22
What is urbanization?
People moving from the country to the city.
The amount of video games one child plays.
People moving from place to place.
People moving out of the city into the rural areas.
23
Sediment being dropped in new areas to increase or create new landforms is known as:
Erosion
Distribution
Deposition
Migration
