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The most recent geological era (of the four main ones) is:
Cenozoic
Paleozoic
Precambrian
Mesozoic
2
Erosion is:
the rotting of sediment and organic matter.
the transformation of glaciers.
the melting of sediment.
the movement of broken down sediment.
3
A tsunami is controlled by:
wind.
tidal activity of sun and moon gravitation.
energy that travels from the earth through the ocean.
the weather man.
4
A retreating glacier occurs when:
glaciers melt & with high global temperatures.
glaciers multiply.
glaciers get bigger.
leave till and water on landscape.
5
Climate processes include:
seasonal changes in the earth's core.
winds, ice, rain.
snow, rain, drizzle, ice.
latitude, winds, proximity to water.
6
What is the deepest trench in the world called?
Trump's Trench
Cooper-Wagner's Trench
Mariana’s Trench
Alfred Wegener's Trench
7
The capital of Canada is:
Toronto.
Ottawa.
Orillia.
Ontario.
8
Igneous rock:
is formed when magma cools and hardens.
is formed under large amounts of pressure.
crystallizes when under the sun.
is rock that is formed in layers over time.
9
What is the name that was given to the theory where all continents formed one land mass?
Alfred Wegener
Pangaea
Laurasia
Gondwanaland
10
When was the theory of Pangaea put forth?
1915
1760
1960
1600
11
GPS stands for:
Global posturing stands.
Global positioning system.
Global planet systems.
Global positioning satellites.
12
An advancing glacier occurs when:
Glaciers get bigger and snow accumulates on top.
snow accumulates "zone of accumulation" (on top).
glaciers get bigger, during cold temperatures.
glaciers melt and get smaller.
13
From our Careers Inquiry, how many possible careers paths are related to Geography?
50
100's
there are Careers in Geography?
a couple
14
The earth has several layers. Its structure would be similar to this type of fruit:
a watermelon
a peach.
grapes.
a banana
15
The rock cycle includes the following processes:
cooling and melting.
weathering, erosion, heat and pressure.
All of the above.
cementation.
16
Examples of geological processes include:
plate tectonics, erosion, chemical weathering, volcanoes
plate tectonics, erosion, tsunamis, National Parks.
plate tectonics, acid rain, city planning, immigration.
plate tectonics, sedimentation, hunting and gathering.
17
Canada's oldest National Park is:
Algonquin.
Jasper.
Banff.
Gros Morne.
18
This is the number of plate movements:
10
5
20
3
19
Which of the following are spatial tools used in Geography?
GIS, GPS, graphs, population pyramids.
GIS, GPS, road maps, pictoral maps.
All of the above.
Topographic maps, GIS, GPS, pictoral maps.
20
Cyclones, Typhoons and Hurricanes are very similar and are given their name by the location.
False
True
21
How many types of rocks are there?
5
2
3
12
22
GIS stands for:
Geographic Information Systems.
Global Information Systems.
Global Information Spaceships.
Geography Institute Systems.
23
What is the definition of a national park in Canada?
Areas meant to preserve & protect unique natural landscapes.
Areas that preserve tourism.
Places that are protected from natural disasters.
Places to camp and enjoy.
24
Cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes rotate:
sporadically in triangular patterns.
clockwise in all locations.
counterintelligence with SIRI in the southern hemisphere.
northern hem.= counterclockwise southern hem. = clockwise
25
Cementation is:
the folding and compression of matter.
the hardening & welding of sediments into sedimentary rock.
the cooling and heating process in metamorphic rocks.
the hardening and fluffing of igneous rock.
26
Earthquakes occur predominantly along:
plate boundaries.
British Columbia.
cities.
shaky ground.
27
What is Physical Geography?
Study of the earth and natural disasters.
Study of wind rock and fire.
Study of the earth and humans evolution.
Study of the earth, its origins, & processes.
28
The theory of Plate Tectonics was put forth by Tuzo Wilson. Tuzo is from:
The United States.
Australia.
Russia.
Canada.
29
Weathering is the process of breaking down rock into sediment after a long period of time by:
fire, magma.
carbon dioxide, acid rain.
global warming.
rain, snow, ice, wind, or water.
30
The Rockies were formed during the ______ Era.
Precambrian
Cenozoic
Mesozoic
Paleozoic
31
The following are great transferable skills: (that I can apply to many areas of life)
Teamwork
Collaboration
Organization
All three are transferable skills.
32
The order of inquiry that we have conducted in class is as follows:
collect, ask, sort, present.
ask, collect, present, organize.
ask, collect, sort/organize, present.
present, ask, wonder, ask again.
33
The Canadian Shield was formed during this geological era:
Mesozoic.
Paleozoic
Precambrian.
Cenozoic.
34
GPS uses the following to help direct you:
satellites.
aliens.
road maps.
radar.
35
"Lake effect snow" occurs when cold air moves over:
warmer water, taking up moisture & precipitating as snow.
the northern lights.
chilly water, taking up moisture and precipitating as ice.
boiling water, taking up moisture & precipitating as snow.
36
Hurricanes are larger in diameter than tornadoes.
True
False
37
Examples of weather processes include:
wind, rain, landform regions.
earth, wind, fire.
acid rain, volcanoes, snow, wind.
wind, rain, freezing rain, snow, cold, acid rain, CO2.
38
This course studies the interrelationship of human and natural/physical systems? True/False
True
Who knows?
False
Is this Geography class?
39
Which of the following represents a higher order inquiry question?
Where do most of the earthquakes occur in the world?
What is the world's current population?
How might an increase population affect future landslides?
Where is the United Nations located?
40
Convergent plates create:
rivers.
mountains.
valleys.
streams.
41
Most active volcanoes are located:
around the Atlantic ocean.
on the "ring of fire".
along Canada's coast lines.
along round plate boundaries.
42
The longest and oldest geological era was:
Cenozoic
Mesozoic
Precambrian
Paleozoic
43
The center of the earth is:
warm.
cool.
frozen.
boiling hot.
44
Which theory is credited to Alfred Wegener ?
Converging Plates
Convection Currents
Continental Drift
Pangaea
45
At the center of the earth is the:
stratosphere.
core.
lithosphere.
mesosphere.
46
A "snow belt" is:
downwind of the lakes, mainly off eastern & southern shores.
around oceans.
downwind of lakes, mainly western and northern shores.
worn by Santa of Christmas Eve.
47
The Appalachian mountains in Canada were formed during this geological era:
Paleozoic.
Jurassic.
Precambrian.
Mesozoic.
48
Glaciers: weight and pressure forms ice on the bottom. This plus gravity causes movement.
Only on sunny days.
True.
False.
I wish I knew.
49
Which of the following are natural disasters which could happen in Canada?
earthquake, snow squalls, tsunami
earthquake, tsunami, iceage
rainbows, tornado, earthquake
earthquake, tornado, volcano
