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Combination Unit 1 & 2
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1
The architectural modification shown in this photograph helps humans adapt to the environment?
Prevents flood damage from extreme weather
Attracts tourists to the area
Establishes a solid housing market
Increases the standard of living
2
The diagram illustrates?
use of technology to create advance warning systems
interaction between humans & their climactic region
humans' adaptation to their physical environment
disruption of trade and manufacturing
3
GIS is a Geo-data base used to map spatial data like locations for stores, gas lines, neighborhoods, & flood zones
True
False
4
Succulent plants of Arizona: Cactus, Aloe Vera, Agave these plants flourish in the desert biome because they?
are unable to flourish at high elevations
are adapted to arctic climates
require very little moisture
depend on large birds for pollination
5
Mountain Ranges, Rainforests, River Systems these landscapes affect an area by--
limiting transportation and communication
increasing amount of arable land
supporting cultural diffusion through trade
encouraging a single form of government
6
Best Choice
Decayed plants
Erosion
Collision of plate tectonics
A nearby river
7
GPS uses satellies to determine exact location coordinates & address on the planet.
False
True
8
Urbanization or Rapidly Growing Cities: demand for infrastructure: sanitation, water, public transport &_?_
growth of economic activities in the suburban areas
overcrowded conditions
long commutes to work from rural areas
large yards for children to play
9
What causes the frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, that occur in the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean?
Rotation of the Earth on it's axis
Formations of Canyons
Global Warming
movement of tectonic plates
10
Which region’s climatic conditions are most impacted by the orographic effect & low elevation?
Panama Canal
Death Valley
Great Barrier Reef
Amazon Rainforest
11
The modernization of countries has impacted the energy industry by—
creating a surplus of energy efficient homes
increasing the demand for oil
directly improving the global economy
reducing the use of fossil fuels
12
The technology shown in the image allows humans to adapt to their environment by—
helping sailors to navigate the ocean
detecting oceanic sea life
notifying in advance warning about natural disaster
monitoring the navigation of commercial ships
13
What conclusion is best supported by the climograph?
this city is subject to monsoons
this city is part of a rainforest climate
this city experiences drought
this city has a moderate climate
14
Which outcome is supported by the climograph?
this city is subject to monsoons
this city is part of a rainforest climate
this city has a moderate climate
this city experiences severe drought
15
The mountains & highlands of Europe have the greatest impact on human life by--
encouraging trade between countries
determining the climate for all of Europe
encouraging communication between countries
making trade between countries more difficult
16
Which of the following typically occurs in the biosphere?
the interaction of plants and animals within specific climate regions
the recycling of the continental crust in subjection zones
steady rate at which thermal energy leaves the planet
continuous circulation of oceanic currents
17
What conclusion does this population map show?
Mexico's population is strong near the border of the U.S.
Central & Western U.S. is densely populated
Central Mexico and large cities provide job opportunities
Most people live in North Central Brazil
18
_______ is determined by Latitude, Elevation, Nearness to water and wind/water currents
climate
soil
volcano
energy
19
Which inference is best supported by the map?
Mountains prevent movement of people.
Plains are densely populated.
Forests allow for growth of industry.
Settlement tends to be close to water
20
Which of the following would most likely occur as a result of a tsunami?
no effect because Japan is a super power
decreased migration to less affected nations
disrupted trade and manufacturing
economic prosperity
21
Which of these would most likely explain the climate change shown in the chart?
distance between the sun and the Earth
tilt of the Earth’s axis as it rotates around the sun
gravitational pull of the moon as it orbits Earth
pressure from the movement of plate tectonics
22
English settlers landed in Barbados &Connecticut & two different cultures evolved. Which explains that below?
plantations, latitude and weathering
plate tectonics, earthquakes, and climate
plantations, agriculture, and wind
latitude, soil and landforms
23
Which of the following most likely caused the steep decline on each side of the landform shown in this photograph?
collision of tectonic plates
erosion
decayed plants
a nearby river
24
After analyzing the climograph which is the best conclusion?
this city has humid sub-tropical climate
this city has a marine west coast climate
this city is located in a desert
this city is part of a tropical rainforest
25
Agricultural regions:Great Plains,Canada's Parkland Belt&Texas' Edwards Plateau are effected by
the movement of tectonic plates
the occurrence of landslides
a formation of sand bar
the formation of rich soil
26
Nevada has a desert climate& also has heavy rain across the Sierra Nevada Mountains?
Latitude
Orographic Effect
El Nino
Plate tectonics
27
Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
coal
geothermal energy
natural gas
gold
28
The orographic effect explains why Nevada is a desert climate&also has heavy precipitation across the Sierra Nevada Mts
True
False
29
Which physical process caused the changes in the maps?
Continental Drift
Continental Shelf
Glaciation
Erosion
30
Which of the following physical geographic factors would cause dense population settlement?
Rainforest Biome
Mountains
Deserts
Plains
31
Which of these contributed most directly to the settlement pattern of China?
modernizing transportation systems to accommodate hosting the olympics
moderate climate and access to water resources
increasing the number of pipelines to bring in exported oil
developing a transportation corridor with the three Gorges Dam
32
Best explains why the Andes Mountains are located on the equator but also have a cold climate?
High elevation
Location near the equator
Proximity to the Pacific Ocean
The El Niño Effect
