A medial moraine is created when two merging alpine glaciers converge. True False

What do the San Joaquin River and the Friant-Kern Canal both have in common? Mark two answers. They both take water to farmers on the East Side of the San Joaquin Valley They both get their water from groundwater aquifers They both flow out of Friant Dam They both carry surface flow water

Why do humid tropical regions have only small variations in temperature throughout the year? The cloud cover and rain do not allow the temperatures to rise or fall significantly. The winds associated with these systems rapidly redistribute the heat. The location of this climatic region is limited to an area where the solar radiation does not vary significantly. The constant humidity maintains a relatively uniform temperature.

The Earth's internal energy moves the plates by convection currents. True False

How does the size of China compare to that of the United States? China is twice the size of the United States China is about the same size as the United States. China is half the size of the United States. China is four times the size of the United States.

Which region has the worst health indicators: South Asia The Middle East and North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Latin America and the Caribbean

What is the difference between a BWh climate and a BSk climate? BWh is colder and gets less precipitation BWh is hotter and gets less precipitation BWh is hotter and gets more precipitation BWh is colder and gets more precipitation

Most lava flows advance at speeds of a few km per hour. a few km per minute. a few km per second. many km per second.

If no land was present, we would only see 'D' climates in the Northern Hemisphere. True False

Approximately what percent of the landmass on earth receives very little or no rainfall? Your answer should be a number. square

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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