A desert is any region which has a dry or arid climate with a low rainfall of less than 25 cm per year. True False
The most abundant minerals in Earth's crust are silicates carbonates nonsilicates oxides
Which of the follow is not correct about divergent plate boundary? The plates collid with each other. Rift valleys are formed at divergent plate boundary. Volcanic eruption happend at divergent plate boundaries. Shallow and small earthquakes occur at divergent plate boundary.
Which of the following can't be an example of topography? temperature mountains valleys hiils
The Hawaiian Islands are located where the Pacific plate is moving over a hot spot. being subducted beneath the North American plate. being subducted beneath Japan. being subducted beneath the South American plate.
Which of the following is correct? Continents are made of older rocks than oceans. Continents are composed of basaltic rocks. Oceans are made up of old granitic rocks. Continents are made up of denser rocks than oceans.
Which of the following is not part of the Earth's layers? hydrosphere crust core mantle
The solid outermost layer of the earth composed of the crust and the upper most mantle is known as lithosphere asthenosphere mesosphere atmosphere
The continental shelf is located between the continental slope and continental rise. between the continental rise and the abyssal plains. seaward of the continenta slope. landward of the continental slope.
On a flat map that is obtained by Mercator Projection, areas near the equator appear smaller that their actual size on the globe larger than their actual size on the globe. tthe same as their acutal zize on the globe None of these is correct
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
