Definitions
This term refers to shapes and features of Earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, or plateau.
Landform
Name the 7 continents.
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
Define erosion
The process by which soil, rock, or other surface material are moved elsewhere by water, wind, or ice
Earth's tilt is ______ degrees.
23.5 degrees
A government ruled by a king or queen.
Monarchy
What is a line of latitude in the middle of Earth that has a latitude of 0 degrees?
Equator
Define the hydrosphere and give two examples.
The hydrosphere is the total amount of water on Earth's surface
examples: oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, groundwater
Tectonic plates cause earthquakes.
True or False
True
The day when the sun is directly above the equator in March.
Spring Equinox
One advantage of a dictatorship.
Quick decision-making
This measures the exact location of a place using coordinates.
Absolute location
This process in the water cycle involves water vapor turning into liquid.
Condensation
List three natural disasters that can cause sudden changes to Earth's surface.
earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions
This season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted toward the sun.
summer
Define democracy
A type of government run by the people, where citizens vote for leaders and laws, and their rights and freedom are protected.
The term for the number of years it takes for a population to double in size based on current growth rate.
Doubling time
Which of the Earth's layers contains the air we breathe?
The atmosphere
Define weathering
The process by which natural forces wear away Earth's surface.
Name the four seasons in order
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Name the three government types covered in class
dictatorship, democracy, and monarchy
A narrow piece of land connecting two larger land masses or areas.
Isthmus
List the 5 major oceans
The Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans
True or False:
Erosion only occurs due to wind.
False
What is the difference between the solstices and the equinoxes
Solstices occur twice a year: Summer Solstice (around June 21) and Winter Solstice (around December 21/22).
Solstices Represent the times when the Sun is most distant from the Earth's equator.
Equinoxes occur twice a year: Spring (Vernal) Equinox (around March 21) and Fall (Autumnal) Equinox (around September 21/23).
One advantage and one disadvantage of democracy.
Advantage:
Everyone has a say: People get to vote and help decide what happens in their country.
Disadvantage:
Takes a long time: Making decisions can be slow because everyone gets to share their ideas and vote.