Which physical feature shapes the land both throughout New Mexico and much of the Southwest? (1 point) Great Plains Pacific Ocean Rio Grande Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Which of the following is not a branch of Earth Science? Chemistry Oceanography Geology Astronomy
How did the last ice age affect human migration? (1 point) It created land bridges where ocean had once been. It required people to create new shelters. It required people to form larger communities. It required people to live closer together.
5. Explain how the Equator influences climate patterns across the continents it crosses.
8. Why is it important for sailors and pilots to understand the lines of latitude and longitude?
14. Meanders are features created by: a. Volcanic eruptions b. River erosion and deposition c. Glacial movement d. Wind abrasion
All types of mass wasting events can cause a very high loss of life when they occur. True False
Which of the following are included in the five themes of geography? Select the three correct answers. (1 point) anthropology location history region climate movement
The geometric pattern which geographers use to represent market areas is A A circle. B A hexagon. C A square. D A pentagon E An octagon.
True or false: Deserts can be hot or cold. True False
9. What geological feature was formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate? a) Mid-ocean Ridge b) Andes Mountains c) Alps d) Himalayan Mountains
Select the statement(s) that accurately describe metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rock is more compact and dense than other types of rock. Metamorphic rock is formed on the Earth's surface. Metamorphic rock is made from other types of rock. Metamorphic rock is formed as a result of heat and pressure. Metamorphic rock is formed from the layering of sediments.
3. Problem Identification: Describe a specific problem related to geography environment, or trade.
10. What is created when hot magma rises at divergent boundaries? a) Mountain ranges b) Subduction zones c) Deep ocean trenches d) New crust
8. Which fault marks the boundary between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate? a) Anatolian Fault b) San Andreas Fault c) Mariana Trench d) East African Rift
Where are most of the nations where Spanish is the official national language? South and Central America Europe Africa
Which of the following accurately represents the processes that solidify sedimentary rock? combustion and solidification combination and pressure compaction and cementation convection and conduction
1. What causes high and low tides on Earth? The moon's gravitaional pull on Earth causes water to bulge on two sides of Earth. Water swells when tsunamis occur in two areas of Earth at the same time. Earth's rotation is so fast, water will swell and shrink twice daily. Earth is tilted on an axis, causing water to spread unevenly throughout the planet.
Why are population pyramids important for Geographers? (5 sentences) __
Peanuts, cotton Vidalia Onions, and pecans are produced in the fertile soil of this region. the Coastal Plain Region the Appalachian Plateau Region the Valley and Ridge Region the Piedmont Region
