Climate
Which climate region typically has permafrost?
Tundra
Generally, the theory of plate tectonics state that plates move ___________ ways.
Three
T/F Air is a natural resource
True
Which climate region sees little to no rainfall each year?
Arid
T/F Geography plays a role in the success of nations.
True
What climate region is found in coastal areas of southern Europe?
Elevated flatland that rises sharply above nearby land.
Plateau
Name a factor that causes soil exhaustion.
(Answers vary)
What happens what the earth's plates collide?
Mountains can form
T/F Recycled plastic is a natural resource.
False
What climate region is found in Earth's polar regions?
Ice Cap
Trees that lose leaves part of the year are part of _____________ forests.
Deciduous
Bacteria, insects, and natural processes break down organic matter into a substance called __________.
Humus
What happens when the Earth's plates "slide" along one another?
Earthquakes
SOCAL receives additional freshwater through ________________.
Aqueducts
Weather
Thick masses of ice.
Glaciers
Movement of surface material from one area to another.
Erosion
What two external forces shape landforms above the Earth's surface?
Weathering/Erosion
The measurement of heat is called ______________________.
Temperature
Tropical grasslands, scattered trees, and shrubs are found here.
Savannah
Community of animals and plants in a given area.
Ecosystem
Amount of water vapor in the air.
Humidity
Hydrologic Cycle
Tropical climates are typically found near _________________.
The Equator