Planet Earth & Motions
How long does it take for Earth to rotate once on its axis?
One day or 24 hours
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Along the rim of the Pacific Ocean
What is the main role of the sun during the evaporation step of the water cycle?
It heats the ocean so water vapor rises
Which of the following is considered an expression of culture: natural resources, language, or total population?
Language
What type of economy occurs when people trade goods and services without using money?
Traditional economy
What event occurs on June 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere?
Winter solstice
What is the term for a level area of land that usually has a cliff on one side?
Plateau
What process occurs when cooler atmospheric temperatures cause water vapor to change into droplets?
Condensation
What is the term for a society with a highly developed culture and technology?
Civilization
Which sector of economic activity involves using raw materials directly from soil or water?
Primary sector
When would a person in Australia typically experience the autumn equinox?
March 21
Why do continents shift their positions over time?
They rest on tectonic plates that change position
What is the average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time called?
Climate
Which belief do Hinduism and Sikhism share in common?
Souls are reborn
What function do most governments perform regarding laws?
They create, carry out, and interpret laws
What is the term for land at the edge of a continent that extends under the ocean?
Continental shelf
What type of severe storm has stronger winds than a cyclone?
Tornado
What will probably happen if an air mass moves into an area?
Weather will change
In which religion do the Ten Commandments serve as a code of right and wrong behavior?
Judaism
What type of government features one person rising to power to control all aspects of life while citizens have few or no rights?
Dictatorship
Which of Earth's layers is mostly liquid?
Outer core
What type of plant life is typically found in a tundra climate?
Mosses or no vegetation
What is the process called when precipitation soaks into the ground and flows into rivers and reservoirs?
Runoff
What was the main purpose of creating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
To state which rights all people should have
Which item is produced using raw materials: iron, oil, steel, or uranium?
Steel