A plate moves 200 m in 10 ,000 years . What is its rate in cm/year? 0.02cm/year 2cm/year 10cm/year 100cm/year
The Hawaiian Islands are formed by __ the movement of the Atlantic plate over a hot spot. the movement of the Pacific plate over a hot spot by movement of the North American plate over a hot spot the movement of the Hawaiian plate over a hot spot
A hurricane is a low-pressure phenomenon, so in the Northern Hemisphere, it spins in a __ direction (when looking down from above, like in a weather map). counterclockwise clockwise
The largest crater basin in the solar system is on: A Earth B Venus C Mercury D None of the above
The most abundant element in the materials that make up the Earth is iron. A True B False
Monsoonal winds are a regional wind system that changes direction seasonally True False
Aloft (1.0.W., above 1000 mb), the wind blows parallel to the isobars/height contours. True False
Which of the following is associated with intrusive igneous activity? Choose one: A. debris avalanches B. explosive volcanic eruptions C. crystallization of magma underground D. lava floods
The horizontal motion of air relative to Earth's surface is barometric pressure wind convection flow an indicator of temperature a result of equalized pressure across the surface
Arable land is land that can no longer support agriculture. 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
