Which is a glacier erosional feature? Cirque Drumlin
During warmer climates ablations is greater than accumulation. True False
Which sea is Greece located on? the South China Sea the Mediterranean Sea the Caribbean Sea
Match the mountain range with its formation. Aleutian Grand Tetons Andes Himalayas square Two continents colliding ? square Plates spreading ? square Two ocean plates colliding ? square Near a subduction zone ?
Which of the following is not one of the major islands of Japan? A. Honshu B. Okinawa C. Hokkaido D. Iwo Jima
Which of the following rock types is NOT a sedimentary rock? Sandstone Shale Granite Limestone
The composition of metamorphic rock is primarily controlled by __ the type of metamorphism the tectonic setting the composition of the parent rock none of the above
Both varieties of __ happened in the opening moments of the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens. A) Merapian-style pyroclastic flows. B) Pelean-style pyroclastic flows. C) Plinian-style pyroclastic flows. D) Vesuvian-style tephra falls.
Is this a true generalization? Any earthquake that registers 6 or higher is considered a major quake. yes no
Which of the following is a type of chemical sedimentary rock? breccia limestone shale sandstone
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
