Chapter 2 GEOGRAPHY Review

According to this press release, what is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

During what 20 yr period of time did the sharpest rise in global temperatures take place?

Choose the one that is NOT a force that shapes the Earth

The usual, predictable patterns of weather in an area over many years are called __.

Chemicals in air pollution can combine with precipitation to form __.

When a plant or animal is moved to a new area and increases rapidly, crowding local life.

compare how industrialized and developing countries would be affected by the Kyoto Protocol.

Land connected to a larger landmass on one side but has water on the three other sides.

How do wind and water affect the Earth's climate?

The layer of the Earth that surrounds the core.

Gases in the atmosphere trap the sun's warmth. Without it, we would be too cold.

Chemicals in the air pollution can combine with precipitation to form __.

The process of water, wind and ice moving away weathered rock.

Powerful chemicals that farmers use to kill crop destroying insects. Can be harmful.

A narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and has water on 2 sides.

Body of land that is smaller than a continent and completely surrounded by water

Which is a liquid?

Usual, predictable patterns of weather in an area over many years.

The process of collecting water and distributing it to crops.

Plateau called _ lies off the coast of a continent and stretches for several miles underwater.

The careful use of resources to avoid wasting them is called __.

Almost 97% of the planet's water is __.

What is the overall trend of global temperature change in the 20th century?

Areas that have similar patterns of temperature and precipitation are known as __.

Surrounding Earth's core is a layer of hot, dense rock called the __.

The theory of ____________ explains how continents were formed and why they move.

Choose the one that is NOT an effect of deforestation.