China, Peru, India, and countries of Eastern Europe are considered core nations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
The churning movement of the mantle is due to A ) fault lines. B ) erupting volcanoes. C convection currents. . D ) plate tectonics.
Which of these is not one of Earth's layers? A core B ) mantle C ) crust D ) epicenter
Which of the following will remove ("smooth out") features on a planet's surface? a. meteor impacts b. none of these c. plate tectonic activity d. decay of radioisotopes within the planet e. a thick, active atmosphere
Choose all the answers that apply. Which of the following minerals can be scratched with a fingernail? quartz talc topaz diamond
Section 3: Short Response (answer on the back) Which event in Earth's history surprised you the most, and why?
Chemical weathering is probably faster along the Amazon River than in the Himalayas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
1. Explain why plate tectonics is a scientific theory and not a scientific law.
Differentiation of Earth materials caused __ to sink to the core. silicate rock hydrogen iron
If the sun suddenly stopped shining, where would be the best outdoor location to stay warm? Atlanta, Georgia on a beach in Hawaii Kansas City, Kansas the center of Brazil
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
