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100
Although Siberia has vast deposits of valuable minerals, they largely remain undeveloped for which of the following reasons?
A.elevation
B.lack of interest
C.severe cold temperatures
D.population density
C.severe cold temperatures
100
The map below shows the major climate zones on Earth.
Which statement about these climate zones is correct?
Which statement about these climate zones is correct?
F.Latitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
G.Longitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
H.Solar time is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
J.Elevation level is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
F.Latitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
100
Which two hazards are usually located along plate boundaries?
A.Hurricanes and earthquakes
B.Tsunamis and Monsoons
C.Volcanos and earthquakes
D.Earthquakes and Monsoons
C.Volcanos and earthquakes
100
How do geographic features like the San Andreas Fault influence the west coast of North America?
F.greater frequency of tornadoes
G.additional numbers of hurricanes
H.increased likelihood of earthquakes
J.improved protection from tsunamis
H.increased likelihood of earthquakes
100
Which country on the map speaks predominately Portuguese?
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Brazil
200
When does the hemisphere have the coldest climate?
F.when it is tilted most directly towards the sun
G.when it is tilted away from the sun
H.when it is coldest in the southern hemisphere
J.when it faces neither directly toward or away from the sun
G.when it is tilted away from the sun
200
How has the desert landscape of the Sahara influenced historical migration patterns in Africa?
A.The Sahara Desert has facilitated the spread of disease in Africa.
B.The Sahara Desert has served as a barrier to travel and migration.
C.The Sahara Desert has attracted migrants to the area to herd cattle.
D.The Sahara Desert has served as a highway for immigrants leaving Africa.
B.The Sahara Desert has served as a barrier to travel and migration.
200
The process of erosion can best be described as the movement of weathered materials by —
F.river systems
G.tectonic forces
H.wind, water or ice
J.human environmental interaction
H.wind, water or ice
200
What type of vegetation dominates the basin of the Amazon River in South America?
A.mountain tundra
B.tropical rain forest
C.brush grass savanna
D.deciduous woodland
B.tropical rain forest
200
The seven continents of the world share many types of landforms. All have deserts EXCEPT -
Europe
300
The area known as the tropics is located --
A.Between the eastern and western hemispheres
B.Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
C.Beyond the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
D.Between the northern and southern hemispheres
B.Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
300
Which of the following makes the Pacific Islands particularly susceptible to volcanoes and earthquakes?
F.temperate climate
G.ancient culture
H.location in Ring of Fire
J.isolation from mainland
H.location in Ring of Fire
300
The land feature shown in the satellite photograph below is made up of silt, sand, and clay.
The feature was primarily created by which cause of erosion?
A.River currents
B.Winds
C.Ocean waves
D.Glaciers
A.River currents
300
Which two languages are the MAIN languages for South America?
F.Spanish and English
G.Spanish and Portuguese
H.Spanish and French
J.Spanish and Dutch
G.Spanish and Portuguese
300
The Amazon Rainforest is located in a tropical climate region, which indicates that it is located in latitudes that are ___________.
near the equator
400
The Amazon Rainforest is located in a tropical climate region, which indicates that it is located in latitudes that are —
F.near the equator
G.considered mid-latitudes
H.farthest from the equator
J.closest to the Atlantic Ocean
F.near the equator
400
Which of the following is a cause of tectonic plate movement?
A.magnetism
B.convection
C.wind
D.water currents
B.convection
400
Which factor accounts for the distribution of a tundra biome in the United States/Canada region?
F.A combination of low temperatures and low precipitation
G.A limited population of large wild game and other animals
H.A subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year
J.A stream of cooled surface winds passing over mountainous terrain
F.A combination of low temperatures and low precipitation
400
Which of these landforms contributed the MOST to the development of ethnic differences throughout Europe?
A.Plateaus
B.Plains
C.Seas
D.Mountains
D.Mountains
400
_________ is the name of the super continent.
Pangea
500
The distribution of climate regions in Australia has created settlement patterns characterized by —
A.densely populated areas located along major rivers
B.a concentration of urban centers along the eastern coast
C.an even split of the population living in villages and in cities
D.a majority of people living in villages scattered across the continent
B.a concentration of urban centers along the eastern coast
500
Earthquakes are the result of which of the following?
F.Changing air pressure in the earth's atmosphere
G.Shifting of plates in the lithosphere
H.Softening of mantle rock on the earth's surface
J.Erosion along the coastline
G.Shifting of plates in the lithosphere
500
Based on similarities in the climate and vegetation of their natural habitats, which of the following North American animals would MOST likely thrive in Egypt?
A.Moose
B.Tree frog
C.Rattlesnake
D.Grizzly bear
C.Rattlesnake
500
Use the diagram, reading passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Ice Ages, long periods of time when thick ice sheets cover large areas of the planet, have occurred throughout the history of the Earth. The most recent ended about 10,000 years ago. At that time, it covered approximately one-third of the planet with ice. These frozen periods affected many aspects of the physical and human habit of the Earth.
How does the hydrosphere affect the biosphere?
Provides Water
500
Name the two Tropic Lines.
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn