Why do continents move?

Rest on tectonic plates, which change position over time.

What is a civilization?

Ca society with a highly developed culture and technology

Which is the best definition of culture?

Bhow people live, behave, and think in their region

Which of these describes a democracy?

DCitizens elect representatives.

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1
When the sun heats the ocean and water vapor rises into the air, what is it called?
ACondensation
BEvaporation
DRunoff
CPrecipitation
2
Why do continents move?
Collide with Earth’s crust, which shifts their position.
They spread apart during earthquakes, which happen often.
Rest on tectonic plates, which change position over time.
Shift because of volcanoes, which form under the ocean.
3
Which of the following beliefs do Hinduism and Sikhism have in common?
DMany gods exist.
CThe Ten Commandments guide behavior.
AThe Five Pillars of Islam lead to salvation.
BSouls are reborn.
4
Which of the following is produced using raw materials?
Csteel
Airon
Duranium
Boil
5
What is the main way to help protect animals and plants?
Dstorm prediction
Ahabitat preservation
Cclimate change
Bcity planning
6
Which sector of economic activity involves using raw materials from the soil or water?
Aprimary sector
Dtraditional sector
Bresource sector
Csecondary sector
7
If an air mass moves into an area, what will probably happen?
Weather will change.
Erosion will occur.
Pollution will increase.
Ocean levels will rise.
8
What is a civilization?
Ba cultural region that shares traits with another region
Ca society with a highly developed culture and technology
Aa country that uses symbols to stand for important values
Da culture based on music, dance, literature, theater, etc
9
When a company produces clothes that are sold in stores, what type of economy is that?
Acentrally planned economy
Dtraditional economy
Bcommand economy
Cfree enterprise economy
10
What is a cyclone in the Eastern Hemisphere called?
Ablizzard
Ctornado
Dtyphoon
Bhurricane
11
What is the term for a level area of land that usually has a cliff on one side?
plain
plateau
mountain
hill
12
What term is used to describe a group of places that share the same climate?
Dclimate region
Aclimate band
Bclimate latitude
Cclimate layer
13
Which is the best definition of culture?
Awhat people believe and practice in their religion
where people go for music dance and art in their community
Bhow people live, behave, and think in their region
Cwhy people dress a certain way in their specific country
14
Which of these describes a democracy?
BCitizens have limited rights.
DCitizens elect representatives.
AThe government owns all or almost all property.
CThe government runs most aspects of life.
15
What is an example of a renewable resource?
Acoal
Boil
Dsolar power
Cnatural gas
16
What type of storm has stronger winds than a cyclone has?
Bhurricane
Dtyphoon
Ablizzard
Ctornado

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