There are six countries located in East Asia. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
Earth's axis is tilted to one side. Which phenomenon would cease to exist in the absence of this axial tilt? A. sunrise B. solstice C. neap tides D. lunar eclipses
The San Andres Fault in southern California occurs at this type of plate tectonic location Convergent margin between two continental plates Convergent margin between two oceanic plates Divergent margin between two oceanic plates transform plate margin interior of a plate far from any plate margin
Where would you expect more trees and grass in a mountain located in the northern hemisphere? In the south side because is hotter In the south side because is cooler In the north side because is hotter In the north side because is cooler
Fill in the Blank Question A technique called square dating involves assigning a specific age to a fossil by testing either the fossil or the sediments above and below it.
A divergent boundary can be located between the following two plates: A. Antarctic and Indian.-Australian B. I Eurasian and Indian -Australian C. I Pacific and Eurasian D. Pacific and North American
Which of the following is an example of an evaporite? Halite Abyssal Clay Manganese nodule Stromatolite
To compare the relative ages of rocks, scientists sometimes use an easily recognized and widespread fossil type called a carbon fossil. a radioactive fossil. an index fossil. a sedimentary fossil. a derived fossil
Which feature of the Moon was formed from objects impacting the surface? volcanoes rivers rays maria
The location of continents has no affect on their climate. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
) THEME Cause and Effect What kinds of forces do you think act on Earth's surface to cause rockslides? SEP Develop and Use a Model How do you think geologists use models to study and make predictions about the forces acting on Earth's surface? SEP Ask Questions Reread the last paragraph . What are some othe questions that geologists might ask to better understand the role that forces play in rockslides?
Which theme of geography examines how people adapt to or change their environment? Location Movement Human-Environment Interaction Region
Complete each of the following sentences. Then, find and circle each word in the puzzle below. The hidden words may be spelled from top to bottom. bottom to top, left to right, right to left, and diagonally. Circle the words as you find them. 1. Types of features found on Earth's surface are called __ 2. The study of landforms on Earth's surface is called __ 3. The conditions in which people or animals live are known as their __ 4. To become used to something means to __ 5. High, flat land that rises above the ground around it is a __ 6. People mostly live and farm on __ 7. The landforms found between mountains and plains are __ 8. The highest landforms are __ 9. The tallest places in a mountain range are __ 10. The easiest place to get through a mountain is a __ 11. A muddy plain is a __ 12. A plain that receives little rainfall is a __ 13. Another name for a plateau is a __ 14. A plateau with very steep sides and a flat top is a __ . B A S E M D F K I G E C L N T O P O G R A P H Y P . R TUWT T L V Y A c F GNL m s w Y T U R D P k E A L QNP B s V B T A R D G F H E D C A Z x L K F M P Q o I L K A E AQ S S U A Y Z B R C A X V N T R E W E D F E P A S s A S A P D K Q U H L L S T X z A V S R m N L p w Y C G D S N A T N U O m w A T E R F A L L E F B NQ X T B K E N V RONN ENT C U A Z
Which of these is NOT true about the outer core? It has a higher temperature than the inner core. It is mostly made up of iron and nickel. It is mostly liquid. Atoms within it form a powerful magnetic field.
What is the outcome of hotspots? Formation of islands Constant volcanic eruptions Divergent boundary interaction Convergent boundary interaction
The Earth's crust and outer part of the mantle make up: The Asthenosphere The Atmosphere The Lithosphere The Inner Core
Molybdenum is used to produce strong alloys like steel. Where is half of the world's molybdenum found? United States Asia India Australia
Which surface feature was produced by crustal movements at a divergent plate boundary? San Andreas Fault Peru-Chile Trench 3 Southeast Indian Ridge Tasman Hot Spot
When a rock is altered by extreme heat and pressure, what type of rock is the result? igneous metamorphic sedimentary clastic
Which statement BEST describes how glaciers change Earth's surface? The force of strong winds causes melting ice from a glacier to form canyons. Glaciers move slowly over the land, weathering and eroding rock layers to form valleys. The continual melting and freezing of the water in glaciers forms large deltas.
