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Climate and Weather
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This theory says that earth was once a super-continent that divided and slowly drifted apart.
continental drift
convection
topography
continental puzzle
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This climate is found along the equator-- a lot of rainfall everyday and temps around 80°F.
Tropical Wet
Tropical Wet and Dry
Arid (Desert)
Highland
3
A zone around the rimof the Pacific Ocean where the vast majority of volcanoes are located.
Tectonix Plates
Ring of Fire
Permafrost
Tectonic Plates
4
The following are all examples of fossil fuels EXCEPT:
oil
coal
natural gas
wind
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Where do monsoons occur?
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Canada
Southeast Asia
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Hurricanes occur in the
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
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When weathered materialis moved by the action of wind, water, ice, or gravity.
Erosion
Permafrost
Convection
Subsoil
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Which of these are hazards of living near the Ring of Fire?
tsunamis
earthquakes
volcanoes
flying squirrel attacks
9
This map shows:
ocean climates
climate zones
ocean currents
latitude zones
10
A special device that detects earthquakes is called a
seismograph
thermometer
epicenter
fault line
11
Which
most
likely caused the trends shown in these graphs?
increased agricultural exports
advanced agricultural technologies
expanded suburban areas
improved transportation systems
12
This map shows:
climate regions
wind currents
cultural regions
ocean currents
13
Typhoons occur in the
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
14
Complete the graphic.
Influence of technology
Changing Landscapes
Environmental changes
Environmental impact on humans
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The type of farming depicted in this photograph is called
terrace
desertification
deforestation
polder
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Which technological innovation has allowed people to live in the suburbs instead of the cities?
Airplanes
Bicycles
Air Conditioning
Automobiles
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Treeless regions found in the arctic-- the climate is cold and windy and precipitation is rare.
tropical wet and dry
tundra
humid subtropical
humid continental
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The seasonal patterns of weather for a location over a long period of time is known as
convection
climate
El Nino
polders
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Which winds blow in the low latitude zones?
Polar Easterlies
Westerlies
Northeasterly Trade Winds
South Easterly Trade Winds
20
Which of these factors influence climate?
elevation
wind currents
ocean currents
zones of latitude
21
Which country utilizes the method of making polders to reclaim land from the sea?
Netherlands
England
Germany
France
22
This climate receives precipitation, but not that much-- found in a zone around deserts.
mediterranean
tundra
tropical wet
semi-arid (steppe)
23
The majority of the trees in the rain forest are
steppe
coniferous
broadleaf trees
deciduous
24
In this climate there are 2 seasons: wet season (summer) and dry season (winter).
Tropical Turmoil
Tropical Wet
Tropical Wet & Dry
Steppe (Semi-Arid)
25
A map that shows landforms in their vertical dimensions is a
topographic map
tectonic map
polder map
holographic map
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Subsoil that is permanently frozen.
Convection
Frozsoil
Topography
Permafrost
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The moving pieces of the earth's lithosphere are know as
faults
epicenters
tectonic plates
dinner plates