The size of mineral crystals in igneous rocks is greatly influenced by the rate of magma cooling. True False
According to the chapter reading on the Pacific islands, tourism is an important source of income but not every island nation has the funding to build roads and other things tourists require True False
The smallest type of internal boundary in the United States is a(n) __ boundary. A. county B. city C. intracity D. state Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D
The largest structure sloan great wall has a size of about 300 Mpc 3000 pc 300 pc
The Earth's continents move on giant slabs of rock called: a. Tectonic Plates b. Continents d. Oceanic Plates
How large is Lake Titicaca? 5,000 km 300 m 8,732 square km 10,000 square km
What is the highest navigable lake in the world? Lake Titicaca Lake Ontario Lake Baikal the Caspian Sea
What theory explains the seismic activity of Earth? a continental drift b convection c seafloor spreading d plate tectonics
Texas is the main source of __ in the United States. A soybeans B corn C cotton D oil and natural gas
Magma and gas building up in a magma chamber before an eruption cause a Ground deformation b Caldera formation c Lava flows d All of these
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
