Random Facts
Where is Lake Titicaca located?
Bolivia
What does MR. HELP stand for?
Movement, Region, Human-Environment Interaction, Location and Place.
Define a crevasse and explain where we might be able to see one!
A crevasse is a vertical drop that is created when a glacier is slit due to melting ice or movement in the earth that make it crack open.
We can find a crevasse in Northern Canada or in the Arctic on any glacier.
Is a crevasse a good or bad sign?
It would be a bad sign, because more often than not, they form due to the ice on glaciers melting. This is a direct effect of global warming, which is not good for our planet.
When is the Geography Quiz and what is the ONE short answer questions that you should know?
The definition of geography.
Geography is the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, such as lakes, mountains, landforms, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
In which continent is Bolivia located?
South America
What is the difference between a region and a place? Give an example of each.
Region- bigger/characterized by common features (Ex. Caribbean)
Place- can be as small as a drawer or as big as a monument or city (Ex. Eiffel tower or inside my desk)
What is the equator, and what is the prime meridian?
Equator- invisible line that runs horizontally across the earth and is at zero degrees. It divides the earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Prime meridian- invisible line that runs vertically across the earth and is at zero degrees. It divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
What is a pro and a con to travelling? Explain your answer.
Answers will vary. Ms. T will determine your fate!
What ancient city was buried by volcanic ash? In which country can we find it?
Pompeii- in Italy
The Salt Flats (Mirror Effect) can be seen during the ____ and ______ season. The Mirror Effect can be seen during the ______ season when a thin layer of _______ sits on top of the salt, giving it a reflective property.
The Salt Flats (Mirror Effect) can be seen during the WET and DRY season. The Mirror Effect can be seen during the WET season when a thin layer of WATER/RAIN sits on top of the salt, giving it a reflective property.
What are the things that fall under movement? Hint: It is not just people.
Movement is the displacement/moving of people, goods and ideas across a land.
What do we call the units found at the very tips of the prime meridian?
We call them poles. We have the North and South Pole; both of which are extremely cold with freezing temperatures.
What is a pro and con to deforestation? Explain giving specific examples.
Ms. T is the game master and will determine is your answer is acceptable.
What was the name of the volcano that erupted in Pompeii? Please spell it out.
Knowing that this volcano was active, why did the people of Pompeii still choose to stay and settle there?
Mount Vesuvius!
Some reasons: Great rich soil for agriculture, perfect climate, close to the coast (good for trade/their economy)
Which is the largest and second-largest desert in the world, and why?
The largest is Antarctica and the second largest is the Sahara desert. This is because a desert is known as an uninhabited, barren land. It does not always have to be filled with sand for it to be a desert.
Define the two types of location and give an example for each one.
Absolute- exactly where something is and usually does not move. Can be found by pinpointing a global address on a map. (Ex. Niagara Falls Canada)
Relative- the location of a place or object in relation to you or to another location. (Ex. Ms. Theethe stands in front of us when she is teaching.) (Ex. The park is north of SAC)
Explain the two types of regions that are synonyms of each other. Give at least 5 examples.
Vernacular and perceptual: regions that are made up because they are seen as a tourist hot spot by people.
For example: The Pyramids of Giza, the Great Wall of China, Mount Fuji, Machu Pichu, the Colosseum, etc.
What is the order of a global address and what does it help us do?
Global address: Latitude (Lat.), Longitude (Long.)
It helps us to pinpoint a specific location on a map and is agreed upon worldwide.
Explain what a biome is and give 4 examples.
A region characterized by its climate, the vegetation and the animals/organisms that you can find there.
Examples: Tundra, Prairies, Grasslands, Rainforest, Tropical, Underwater, etc.
Where can I find Iguazu falls? At the border of ____________ and ____________.
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
What is distance and what are the three types of distance?
Distance is a measure of how far something is from your location or from point A to point B.
Three types:
Linear distance, time distance and psychological distance
Define what a peninsula is and what an archipelago is.
Peninsula- land attached to the main land that extends over a body of water.
Archipelago- a cluster of small islands that are not connected to a mainland.
How did the earth become how it looks today? Start at the beginning and explain how it happened and how we can prove that it did (give two proofs).
Hint: Ice Age (the movie)
Pangaea the supercontinent separated due to continental drift when major tectonic plates collided together causing the displacement of continents into a new arrangement.
Proof: Pieces fitting together like a puzzle, similar fossils found in other places around the world.
What are human environment interactions? I will take the BEST answer. Formula the best answer.
Dun...dun...dun....Ms. T will decide!