Chapter 2 Physical Geography

Melted rock that flows to the earth's surface is known as

Earth's landforms appear only on continents.

Warm temperatures, heavy rainfall, and dense rainforest are all characteristics of

What cause faults and earthquakes?

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge range is an example of what type of plate boundary?

A pattern of weather that takes place over a long period of time is known as

All of the following are examples of storms except:

Steep-sided lowlands that river cut through are known as

Many mountains and volcanoes are the result of

Flat areas that are at higher elevations are known as

This climate varies depending on local conditions and changes with altitude.

Scientists believe the Earth's inner core is made up of

The majority of lakes on the Earth are saltwater.

El Nino and La Nina are changes in wind and water patterns in the Pacific Ocean.

Where does most of our freshwater come from?

All of the following influence the earth's climate except:

Temperatures can be warm or mild, rainfall very low, and located in many desert regions.

Earth's most outer layer that is made up of a thin rocky shell is know as a

All of the following are examples of bodies of salt water except:

Which of the following is directly linked to Earth's climate?

What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

The Earth's crust is made up of

A peninsula is a landmass that is completely surrounded by water.

A process of weathered bits of rock are moved by wind, ice, and water.

Plains and plateaus are the two forms of lowlands.