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Unit 1/2 Tools of Geography and Physical Processes
Unit 1/2 Tools of Geography and Physical Processes
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1
What is relative location?
the symbols on a map
when a place is compared to another place
the latitude and longitude of a place
the map projection
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Which tectonic movement is happening?
Divergent
Pangea
Transform
Convergent
3
Which term represents physical (nature) geography?
Bodies of Water
Culture
People
Cities
4
Which of the following biomes is the coldest?
Tundra
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Grassland
Tropical Rain Forest
5
Which of the following biomes is the wettest?
Tropical Rain Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Grassland
Tundra
6
The following would be what type of region?
Functional Region
Perceptual Region
Formal Region
7
Correctly identify this type of map
Resource Map
Physical Map
Population Density Map
Political Map
8
Correctly identify this type of map
Political Map
Thematic Map
Physical Map
Resource Map
9
Is this weathering or erosion?
Weathering
Erosion
10
Which sphere is this?
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Lithosphere
11
The following picture represents what type of region?
Functional Region
Perceptual Region
Formal Region
12
How does elevation effect climate?
It is warmer on top of the mountain
Elevation effects climate
Elevation does not effect climate
It is cooler on top of the mountain
13
Is Chile's climate similar in the whole country?
Yes
No
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Why is Chile's climate NOT similar in the whole country?
Chile is all on the Equator
Range of latitude lines
Chile is all on the Tropic of Capricorn
Range of longitude lines
15
Define Biome
An area with its own particular plant and animal life
An area with high elevation an little plant life
An area that receives less that 10 inches of rain per year
An area with no common characteristics
16
Correctly identify this type of map
Resource Map
Political Map
Physical Map
Thematic Map
17
Which term represents physical (nature) geography?
Deserts
Cities
People
Culture
18
Which part of the map helps you find information about the map?
Compass Rose
Key/Legend
Title
Scale
19
What do geographers use to find absolute location?
the symbols on a map
the equator and prime meridian
a globe
latitude and longitude
20
Which sphere is this?
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
21
Is this weathering or erosion?
Weathering
Erosion
22
Which term represents physical (nature) geography?
Mountain Ranges
Music
Religion
Culture
23
Which latitude zone has the warmest climate?
Arctic Circle
Latitude zone
Antarctic Circle
Equator
24
Is this weathering or erosion?
Weathering
Erosion
25
Which of the following biomes is the driest?
Tropical Rain Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Grassland
Desert
26
What does orientation find on a map?
Distance
Title
Information
Directions
27
Is this weathering or erosion?
Erosion
Weathering
28
Correctly identify this type of map
Thematic Map
Political Map
Physical Map
Resource Map
29
Which tectonic movement is happening?
Divergent
Convergent
Pangea
Transform
30
Is this weathering or erosion?
Weathering
Erosion
31
What causes earthquakes?
Tectonic plate movement
Climate
Weather
Erosion
32
Is this weathering or erosion?
Weathering
Erosion
33
Which sphere is this?
Lithosphere
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
34
The latitude line at 0 degrees is...
the Equator
the Tropic of Cancer
The Tropic of Capricorn
the Prime Meridian
35
The following would be what type of region?
Formal Region
Perceptual Region
Functional Region
36
The longitude line at 0 degrees is...
the Tropic of Cancer
the Equator
the Prime Meridian
The Tropic of Capricorn
