Landforms
At what height do Hills become classified as Mountains?
600m
______ is the movement of sediment from one location to another.
Erosion
Tropical Regions have a rich Biodiversity. Which of the following does not apply?
a) They have a Wet/Dry Season
b) The Average Temperature is 18 Degrees Celsius
c) Many people avoid living in them, so animals lack predators
d) Warm and Humid Conditions
c) Many people avoid living in them, so animals lack predators
True or false - the main difference between lakes and ponds is their depth. Ponds are shallow, so the sun can reach the bottom, allowing plants to grow.
True
What Mountain range is in British Columbia
Rocky Mountains
_________ is the breaking down of substances such as rocks and minerals
Weathering
What Climate region do we live in?
Temperate
True or False - The average salt content of the water in our oceans is 10%
False - it is 3.5%
How do Volcanoes help create Islands?
Lava hardens and adds to the landmass
What are the four forces that cause erosion?
Water, Wind, Glaciers, Gravity
What are the five major climate regions?
Tropical, Dry Desert, Temperate, Continental, Polar
What percentage of the water we use is groundwater responsible for?
33%
What are the six main forms of landforms?
1. Mountain 2. Plateau 3. Valley 4. Island 5. River 6. Glacier
All the landmasses on Earth used to be connected. What was it called?
Pangea
DAILY DOUBLE - What is the major difference between a cold and a hot desert?
Cold Winters
The St. Lawrence Seaway is considered what type of Water Source?
Drainage Basin
Rivers & Glaciers
DAILY DOUBLE - The Cheltenham Badlands are made out of what materials?
Queenston Shale
What temperature do Polar Climate Regions rarely go above?
10 Degrees Celsius
Name the 6 major types of Water Sources
Lakes
Drainage Basins
Ponds
Oceans
Rivers
Ground Water