Physical Processes
What is the daily condition of the atmosphere called?
Weather
G.P.S Stands for
Global Positioning System
The angle at which the Earth is tilted on its axis.
23.5
This climate zone, characterized by extreme cold, is found near the poles.
Polar Zone
Who is the Governor of Texas
Greg Abbott
What physical process (erosion type) is responsible for the formation of sand dunes?
Wind Erosion
The title of a person who makes and studies Maps
Cartographer
Which tropical line do we live above here in Texas
Tropic of Cancer
The cool wind system, which causes decreased rainfall in some regions.
La Nina
What line of Latitude is at 0 degrees on earth
The Equator
Describe the type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates move apart.
Divergent Boundary
Name all 3 types of "Regions"
Formal, Functional, Perceptual
The period when the sun is directly over the equator.
Equinox
The warm wind system, which causes increased rainfall in some regions.
El Nino
What is the name of the Turtle on my desk
Dominic
What takes place in the Subduction Zone?
Oceanic Crust is forced under Continental crust, resulting in volcanic activity.
area of the Earth’s surface that is defined by a perception of the people living there or by the general society and may not be based on objective data
Perceptual Region
What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when the north pole is facing the sun
Summer
Areas in higher elevations tend to experience this type of precipitation.
Snowfall
What is the name of the GPHS mascot?
Gary the Gopher
Explain how tectonic plate movement can result in the formation of mountains and rift valleys.
Convergent boundaries (mountains) and divergent boundaries (rifts).
The solid surface of Earth, including the soil and landforms
Lithosphere
This occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Summer Solstice
The phenomenon where mountains cause moist air to rise, leading to precipitation on one side and dry conditions on the other.
Rain Shadow effect, Mountains Barrier effect, Orographic effect
What country has the worlds highest population
India