Thirty percent of the Earth's surface is made up of __ water land

To determine a location on the globe, the lines going north and south are referred to as: longitude latitude

A straight line on a map is always the shortest distance between two points on Earth. A True B False

What is a fracture in Earth's crust where movement occurs? square

5. What information might appear on a political map? __

Where is the Arctic Zone? In the middle of the globe, near the equator. Immediately above or below the zone around the equator. At the top and bottom of the globe.

The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop down menus to complete each blank correctly. Dr. Martinez, a geographer is working with international shipping companies to improve the efficiency of oceanic trade across the globe He explains that it is important to determine the distances of these trade routes as accurately as possible He recommends that the companies rely on square map projection because it is the most useful for square

Question 2 of 10 Which habitat is near the equator? A. Deciduous forest B. Tropical rain forest C. Tundra D. Desert

20. Culture 21.Suburbs 22. Command economy 23. Market economy 24. Geographic characteristics of nations 25. Most heavily populated zone 26. Most lightly populated zone 27. Ways cultures change over time 28. Natural boundaries 29. Artificial boundaries 30. Megacities 31.Democracy 32. Dictatorship 33. Communism 34. Monarchy 35. List the five major religions in the world 36. List four reasons for migration 37. Name three functions of cities

Which rock type forms when an existing rock is changed by heat or pressure? a pressurized rocks b igneous rocks C metamorphic rocks d sedimentary rocks

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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