Chapter 2 - Earth's Physical Geography

The place where a river empties into another body of water is called its __________.

What is evaporation?

The Andes of South America were created by the collision of __________.

Why is the presence of ozone in the atmosphere important?

What does an isthmus connect?

Condensation occurs when water __________.

What causes volcanoes and earthquakes?

The Ring of Fire surrounds the __________.

Which of the following is directly linked to Earth's climate?

Chemicals in air pollution can combine with precipitation to form __________.

Almost 97 percent of the planet's water is ____________.

Surrounding Earth's core is a layer of hot, dense rock called the __________.

The usual, predictable patterns of weather in an area over many years are called ____________.

The theory of __________ explains how continents were formed and why they move.

What does the letter D signify?

What is the subject of this diagram?

Which human-made chemical in particular destroys the ozone layer?

The careful use of resources to avoid wasting them is called __________.

Where do most hurricanes occur?

Winds that blow from east to west between the Tropics and the Equator are called __________.

What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

Why are scientists concerned that rain forests are being cut down at high rates?

Where does magma originate?

Why do urban areas have higher temperatures?

The process by which water is collected and distributed to crops is known as __________.

Scientists believe Earth's inner core is made up of __________.

Which letter signifies evaporation?

What is the name for the collection of plants and animals of all types that live on Earth?

All of the following are biomes EXCEPT __________.