Pressure systems coming down from Canada and pressure systems coming up from Texas meet in the Midwest creating what? Typhoon Alley Hurricane Alley Tornado Alley

QUESTION 9 Which is NOT a type of dune? barchan transverse parabolic longitudinal C all of the above are dunes

Apparent changes in the position of the magnetic pole measured in rocks in Europe is attributed to __ changes in the solar flux movement of lithospheric plates polar wandering random magnetic reversals

Isotherms, lines of equal temperature, are commonly used to __ compare temperatures in different regions compare temperature variations in different regions compare temperatures over a large area compare temperature variations over a large area show how temperature changes with time

Which natural process is responsible for ridge push? A) Seafloor spreading B) Reversal of Earth's magnetic field C) Subduction D) Mantle convection

Which of the following is responsible for about half of the heat generated by Earth's core? A) Residual heat from Earth's formation B) Frictional heating C) Sunlight D) Radioactive decay of elements

13.) What is Earth's longest mountain chain? 14.) What happens when molten rock pushes up through a mountain? 15.) What are tectonic plates?

2. What geologic event can wash away large amounts of rock to form cliffs? glaciers volcanoes floods earthquakes

Seismic tomography requires the data from multiple earthquakes in order to "see" all parts of the Earth's interior. A True B False

Why do geologists believe the inner core is solid? S waves refract at the boundary between the outer core and inner core. P waves refract at the boundary between the outer core and inner core. P waves disappear at the boundary between the outer core and inner core. S waves disappear at the boundary between the outer core and inner core.

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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