A Mercator projection map shows accurate directions, but has distorted sizes and distances. distances, sizes, and shapes,but has distortions around the edges. size, but has distorted distances. size and accuracy only at the center of the map.
Select the correct terms from the two dropdown menus below. (2 points) Georgia's fall line separates the square and square regions. Appalachian Plateau Piedmont
We depend on geologists for the raw materials we need for survival. true false
What advantage do maps have over globes? Maps do not have advantages over globes. Maps show small areas in greater detail. Maps represent the shape of Earth more accurately.
Geography is divided into what two main areas? physical and environmental physical and human historical and cultural
Thirty percent of the Earth's surface is made up of __ water land
rompts observation hypothesis prediction experiment Question 3 Answers square Collect fossil counts from several nearby layers and compare them. This rock layer has shells in it. If the layer formed in a shallow ocean, then similar layers nearby should also contain marine fossils
Which Georgia city grew in part due to its location on a major river near the Fall Line (1 point) ABanta Savannah Macon Dahlonega
5. Which layer behaves like a thick fluid and allows tectonic plates to move? A. Lithosphere D. Inner Core B. Crust C. Asthenosphere
Maps, satellite images, and photographs help geographers study spatial relationships between people and the environment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
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
