Physical Geography/Natural Disasters
Maps!
Biomes
Natural Resources
Random/Bonus
100
This theory states that our planet is divided into several "plates" that are constantly moving and are the cause of earthquakes, volcanoes, and locations of the Continents
Plate Tectonic Theory
100
What continent is this?
North America
100
What biome is Utah classified as?
Desert/Semi-Arid Desert
100
Name one NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCE
Coal, Natural Gas, Oil, Metals
100
Name the Professional NBA team in Utah
Utah Jazz
200
This natural disaster is caused by an earthquake resulting in a massive rush of water onto the shoreline.
Tsunami
200
These lines on the globe measure distance N and S with the Equator as the starting point
Latitude
200
What biome is typically found in the area with a red box?
Tundra
200
What type of renewable energy is most commonly found in Iowa and the Midwest?
Wind Energy
200
What is the name of this movie, in which this scene was filmed in Utah?
Forrest Gump
300
This natural disaster is usually the result of humans or lightening and is currently affecting our air quality in Utah
Wildfire
300
These lines measure distance on the globe from E to W with the Prime Meridian as the starting line
Longitude
300
Name 3 advantages to the Rainforest Biome
Biodiversity/many animals and plants, provides oxygen, provides medicine
300
What renewable energy source caused the meltdown of Chernobyl in the Soviet Union in the 1980s?
Nuclear
300
The character Jar Jar Binks first appears in which of the Star Wars movies (Episodes I-VI)?
Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace.
400
This natural force results in landslides and helped to form the Grand Canyon and Utah's Famous Arch
Erosion
400
What continent is this?
Asia
400
Name at least TWO negative impacts humans are having on the Rainforest Biome
Deforestation, Climate Change
400
Name three ways we can decrease climate change
Increase Renewable Energy, Increase Recycling, Less Consumption of fossil fuels, Implement Government policies
400
"Is this the real life, is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide no escape from reality..." is the opening lines to what famous rock ballad from 1975?
Bohemian Rhapsody
500
This theory states that because of increased Greenhouse Gasses our earth is slowly increasing in temperature resulting in melting polar ice and more extreme weather events
Global Warming/Climate Change
500
Name at least 3 parts of this map
Scale, Compass Rose, World Map, Key, Title, Countries
500
Identify ONE habitat and at least FOUR plants/animals in that habitat.
Verified by Mr. H
500
Name THREE ways to conserve water in the American West
Limit when lawns are watered, limit time using water at home, Use less water for agriculture.
500
What is the capital of New York?
Albany