what is the WTO? (world trade organization)

international body that watches trade agreements+world peace

BRAIN BREAK!! pick your fav. Done with chapters 1-4!!

ice cream, Netflix, pizza, sleep

What is a Global Positioning System (GPS)

for determining the exact location of something on earth

what is a planar projection

a strait line coming through the center rep.the shortest dis

what are latitude lines?

run east to west measure north to south; paralles

what/where cause earthquakes?

tension built between the fault lines; where plates meet., when the plates rub together; where plates meet

What Does Physical Geography Focus on?

climate, land, water, plants, animals + importance to humans

United Nations focuses on ... (all are true; i could not fit

social process, human rights,, on cooperation w/ internal law,, world peace, international security, economic development,

color and symbols to represent info on a map.

what is a conic porjection

the earths surface on a map formed into a cone

what is the alliance of 16 soviet Euro-Atlantic countries that help each other in times of war.

north atlantic treaty organization

when the sun's rays strike directly on the tropic of cap+can

what is the hydrosphere?

the bodies of water that are on earth's surface

what is an example of elements of geography

world in spacial terms, uses of geography

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1
what features undefined characteristics?
culture region
functional region
formal region
perceptual region
2
what government system is when the decisions are made by only one person?
oligarchy
autocracy
democracy
manarchy
3
what is the WTO? (world trade organization)
trade company along the coast
a group in washing that talks about trade
idk
international body that watches trade agreements+world peace
4
what climate has snowy harsh winters, cooler summers, mixed forests.
subarctic
humid continental
mediterainian
ice cap
5
what state is this?
Vermont
New Hamshire
New Mexico
New York
6
what state is this
alabama
georgia
mississippi
lousisiana
7
how does the sun activate the water cycle?
it condenses the water
it precipitates through clouds
it absorbs water
it evaporates the water
8
made up of people who share common language, history, and place of origin.
ethnic group
language family
culture region
culture group
9
warm or cool streams of water that flow in oceans, usually in a circular pattern?
currents
doldrums
el nino
river flow
10
what is when gases pass through the atmosphere; are absorbed by the earth; some are sent back.
green house effect
coreolis effect
global warming effect
recyclable gas effetc
11
what state is this?
idaho
vermont
arkansas
Delaware
12
what state is this?
salt lake city
nevada
utah
colorado
13
individuals have the right to own businesses and make money without the government interference
market economy
free enterprice
free say economy
do what ever you want economy
14
what is the inner most layer of the earth; its is very hot center and super hot liquid outer
mantle
crust
core
hot ball of fire
15
what climate is warm/humid, rains almost daily, thick vegetation?
tropical rainforrest
humid subtropical
humid continental
tropical wet/dry
16
what is the theory that all of the continents we once all together and then they drifted apart?
continental draft
continental formation
continental drift
plate techtonics
17
what links the location of a place and characteristics of another and compares and interacts
remote sensing
gis (geographic info system)
iphone
gps (global positioning system)
18
BRAIN BREAK!! pick your fav. Done with chapters 1-4!!
ice cream
Netflix
pizza
sleep
19
climate-snow and ice constantly cover surface, lichen, below freezing
tundra
polar
ice cap
ice age
20
What is a Global Positioning System (GPS)
obtain info about objects from a distance
link the location of a place with other locations around it
shows the hight about sea level
for determining the exact location of something on earth
21
what is the average weather conditions over a long period of time?
the green house effect
climate
weather
a thunder storm
22
what is the imaginary line that runs through the center of the earth; from north to south poles
longitude lines
the north pole
latitude lines
axis
23
what is a planar projection
a globe projected as a cylender
an exact address coming form lat. and long.
a strait line coming through the center rep.the shortest dis
a globe in she shape of a cone
24
what is the highest point on Earth?
Mt. Mekinely
Mt. Everest
Mt. Madahorn
Mt. Rushmore
25
what state is this?
nebraska
oklahoma
alabama
kansas
26
what are latitude lines?
run north to south measure north to south; maridians
run north to south measure east to west; meridians
run east to west measure north to south; paralles
rune east to west measure east to west; parallels
27
what/where cause earthquakes?
when magma boils up to the surface; in fault lines
tension built between the fault lines; where plates meet.
when some one really big jumps and shakes the earth;anywhere
when the plates rub together; where plates meet
28
what has biter cold winters, short cool summers, widest temp. range, permafrost
mediterainian
tundra
subarctic
ice cap
29
what state is this
alaska
hawaii
washington
montana
30
What State is this?
idaho
deleware
new Hampshire
vermont
31
what is the lowest dry land point on earth
Mariana trench
shores of the dead sea
valley of washington
shores of the red sea
32
What Does Physical Geography Focus on?
culture group, ethnic group, language group.
birthrate and deathrate
climate, land, water, plants, animals + importance to humans
formal regions, functional region, and perceptual region
33
climate, land, water, plants, and animals and their significance to humans.
climate geography
human geo.
physical geography
spider geography
34
United Nations focuses on ... (all are true; i could not fit
social process, human rights,
on cooperation w/ internal law,
world peace
international security, economic development,
35
what is a legend
a device that can tell your exact location
a representation of the globe on a flat surface.
the four directions - north south eat and west
color and symbols to represent info on a map.
36
what state is this?
arazona
indiana
pheonix
nevada
37
what is a diagram that shows the distribution of a population by age and gender
population density
Egyptian pyramid
population pyramid
population structure
38
what is a geographical boundary between 2 countries
national boundary
cultural boundary
geometric boundary
natural boundary
39
2 most densely populated countrys
europe and asia
europe and brazil
asia and austrailia
north america and south america
40
what is a conic porjection
a map that is in the form of a triangle
a map projected a cylinder
the earths surface on a map formed into a cone
a strait line coming form the center rep. the shortest dis.
41
what state is this
Alabama
florida
louisiana
mississippi
42
what us the growth rate of a population?
the area census
population increase
population density
natural increase
43
What is the condition of the atmosphere of a short period of time?
equinox
climate
weather
solstice
44
what is the alliance of 16 soviet Euro-Atlantic countries that help each other in times of war.
united nations
World trade organization
north atlantic treaty organization
international group of nationalists
45
What is the solstice
when there is equal day and night all around the world
when the sun's rays strike directly on the tropic of cap+can
when all of the bergins eats trolls to make them happy
when it officialy becomes fall
46
what is the hydrosphere?
the gases that extends above the earth's surface
the parts of earth that support life
the bodies of water that are on earth's surface
all of the land on earth
47
a group of people who share similar ways of thinking, believing, and living.
religion
language group
origin
culture
48
Why is Catherine awesome?
She is nice
Go follow her spam!!!!!!
Her hair is beautiful
She is funny
49
what is an example of elements of geography
language families
cultural regions
world in spacial terms
uses of geography
50
What type of government is where the officials are divinely inspired.
oligarchy
damocracy
autocracy
theocracy
51
what climate is less humid, has warm summers, harsh cold winters?
arid
marine/west coast
steppe
semiarid
52
what effect does elevation have on temperature?
as elevation decreases temperature increases
as elevation increases temperature increases
as elevation rises temperature decreases
as elevation decreases temperature decreases
53
based on free enterprise businesses are privetly owned; supply and demand.
market economy
free enterprice
free marketing
natioanlism
54
What state is this?
arkansas
kansas
florida
oklahoma
55
lowest indicators of socioeconomic development and economic development
newly industrialized
idk
more developed
less developed
56
what state is this?
Maryland
masschusets
new hampshire
Vermont
57
what causes prevailing winds to blow diagonal?
doldrums
Coriolis effect
prevailing winds
wind currents
58
what are the three types of regions?
Formal Region; Functional Region; Perceptual Region
Ethnic Region; Cultural Region; Language Region
Hot Region; Cold Region; Warm Region
Formal Region; Southern Region; Spatial Region
59
a country with a highly developed management and tech, and infrastructure
less developed country
newly industrialized country
im tired
more developed country
60
what keeps all of the planets in orbit with the sun?
space ships
gravitational pull
the moon
stars
61
what climate receives 10in of rainfall per y, supports little animal and plant life, has oasis.
semiarid
humid continental
arid
humid subtropical
62
what latitude zones receive the direct sunlight year round and are warm and hot
mid-latitudes
southern-latitudes
high latitudes
low-latitudes
63
what is the equinox?
when it officially becomes spring
when there is equal day and night time all around the earth
when it officially becomes fall
when the sun comes out really early
64
what side of the mountain that receives one faces the wind; where precipitation falls?
rain shadow
leeward
rainward
westward
65
what countries use desalination
saudia arabia, united states
brazil and panama
italy and egypt
saudia ariabia and united arab emirate
66
analyzes human activities and their relation to the cultural and physical enviorments.
physical geography
animal geography
pasta geography
human geography
67
what climate has dry and wet seasons, high year-round temps, sun is not blocked and hits ground
tropical rain forests
tropical wet/dry
marine/west coast
humid subtropical
68
a system of government where leaders are ruled by the consent of the citizens.
oligarchy
damocracy
monarchy
autocracy
69
soil development begins when....
erosion occurs and breaks down rocks and other meterials
weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces and org.
oil is dug up from the ground it hardens and leaves soil
animals poo and die
70
a perceptual region is...
more commonly used for tradition or a value of an object
incorporates a defined function that is linked together.
areas that have certain traits on common,
features and undefined characteristic
71
What is the deepest depression on earth?
mt. everist
Mariana trench
death vally
shores of the dead sea
72
what latitudes have the most variable climates and seasonal changes
high-latitudes
mid-latitudes
Californian-latitudes
low-latitudes
73
what state is this?
connecticuit
Colorado
Vermont
Illinois
74
climate-dark and bitter for months,limited warming, low bushes, short grasses, moss and lichen.
subarctic
tundra
snowy
ice cap
75
what is remote sensing?
when you use a remote to watch a documentary with a remote
when you find fun facts about some on the internet,
when you obtain info about objects from a distance,
what you find the exact location of something with a remote
76
what is the number of people living in a square kilometer or land.
population density
census
population transition
population distribution
77
what inspires fear and any violent act comitted to intimidate people.
terrorism
9/11
natioanlism
hatred
78
what is the layer in between that is dense but flexible?
middle layer
core
mantle
crust
79
what is a globe
idk cuz its really late rn and i want to stop
a cone with a map on it
a scale model of the earth on a flat map
a round model of the earth
80
what is the outer most layer of earth and is a hard rock shell
mantle
core
crust
soil
81
What is desalination?
the removal of salt from sea water to make it ok to farm
the removal of salt from sea water that makes it ok to drink
when you add salt to water
when you pump water through pipes to irrigate your land
82
what is the theory of plates moving and shifting to form physical features?
tectonic plates
continental shelf
plate techtonics
continental drift.
83
a country that has begun transitions from agricultural to manufacturing.
newly industrialized
less developed
more developed
idk
84
What are Great Circle Routes
lines that runs north to south and measure east to west
the earths surface projected on a map formed into a cone
the shortest distance an object can travel between 2 points
a scale model of the earth
85
what state is this?
vermont
indiana
illinios
idaho
86
what climate has mild rainy winters, hot dry summers, short trees and woody bushes.
humid continental
tundra
Mediterranean
semiarid
87
what percent of the earth of covered in water?
80%
69%
70%
75%
88
what is the side of the mountain that experiences rain fall; faces away from the wind; dry+warm
biome
westward
leeward
windward
89
what is the movement of weathered rock and materiel by wind, glaciers and water?
erosion
water cycle
glacier movement
weathering
90
what is relief
how high or low land is
the side of a mountain that experiences rain shadow
dif. of elevation between the various landforms of an area
the exact address
91
what are boundaries defined by physical features.
political boundary
physical boundary
natural boundray
geometric boundray
92
absolute location
the exact global address from latitude and longitude.
you best friends exact location form latitude and longitude
you school address
you house address and the street you live in
93
a belief that an individuals loyalty to nation is above all other beliefs
nationalism
terrorism
monarchy
oligarchy
94
what is an example of a functional region?
back home
a church community
corn belt
cell tower
95
what latitude zones are polar areas and receive continuous but indirect sunlight?
mid-latitude
high-latitudes
polar-latitudes
low-latitudes
96
what is the biosphere?
the parts that can support life on earth
all the land on earth
the gases that extend above the earths surface
the bodies of water on earth
97
what are large bodies of ice that move across the earth's surface?
yetis
igloos
ice bergs
glaciers
98
why are ocean currents important?
it brings sharks away so more people can swim safely
it brings in fish to the coastal ports
it helps for traveling
they circulate water and brings in cooler water
99
what climate has short/mild winters, nearly year round rain, humid, coniferous+deciduous trees.
mediterrainian
humid continental
humid subtropical
marine/west coast
100
why are winds important?
the make the air cooler in warm conditions
they are a way to move seeds of plants
they distribute the suns energy in the form of heat
they provide a nice breeze on a summer day
101
what is the process of oceanic plates diving beneath continental plates causes mountains 2 form
subduction
faulting
spreading
accretion
102
what is the lithosphere?
all of the land on earth
the parts that support life on earth
the gases that extend beyond the earth's surface
the bodies of water on earth
103
what is an example of a formal region
corn belt
power lines
subway system
back home
104
what is the atmosphere?
all of the bodies of water on earth
the areas where life can be supported
the layer of gasses above the planets surface.
all of the land on earth
105
why climate has cool summers and cool damp winters, has mixed forests
mediteraininan
humid continental
humid subtropical
marine/west coast

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