According to the text what is the highest point in Indiana, and what two factors contribute to its elevation? Weed Patch Hill; bedrock depression and glacial sediment thickness. The text does not mention the highest point in Indiana. A hilltop in northern Wayne County; high bedrock elevation and glacial sediment thickness. The Northern Moraine and Lake Region; moraine ridges and kettle lakes.

Why do some ships avoid the New York harbor? A Due to frequent accidents in the harbor. B Because of high docking fees. C Due to strict environmental regulations. D Because of low bridges.

3. According to the passage how are the divisions of the geologic time scale (eons, ords, periods) typically marked? A. By changes in the Earth's magnetic field recorded in rocks. B. By the discovery of new types of minerals in rock layers. C. By major geological or paleontological events, such as mass extinctions. D. By the gradual increase in the number of volcanic eruptions.

11. Which country's land area is about (1)/(500) as large as the land area of the United States?

9. The land area of Belize is about how many times as large as the land area of Brazil?

7. Based on land area about how many islands the size of Jamaica does it take to equal the size of Russia?

10. Which country's land area is about 1000 times as large as the land area of Jamaica?

8. The land area of the United States is about how many times as large as the land area of Brazil?

How far apart are lines of longitude? 11 km 100 km 111 km 1000 km it varies depending on location

What is a similarity between different types of thematic maps such as choropleth maps or proportional symbol maps?(1 point) Thematic maps all show physical feature or natural processes. Thematic maps show connections between different political or physical locations. Thematic maps show additional information associated with particular political or physical locations. Thematic maps all show political boundaries, although they might display boundaries at different scales.

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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