Physical Geography Test Review World Geography

What physical feature do most people live near? Flat plains next to water 2 Points

This is a geographic tool that uses data and maps to solve various problems. GIS 2 Points

This type of vegetation is most likely found in what climate zone? 3 Points Tropical (More Specifically, Tropical Wet)

What type of plate boundary formed the Great Rift Valley? Slam Dunk Divergent Plate Boundary

What latitude zone has a tropical weather? B C What latitude zone has a tropical weather? 2 Points C

What latitude zone has the most variety of climates? B C What latitude zone has the most variety of climates? 2 Points B

What Physical Process most likely created the following image? Tectonic Forces 2 Points

What Physical Process most likely created the following image? Soil Building 2 Points

What Physical Process most likely created the following image? Erosion 2 Points

What is the Absolute Location of the star? 40 degrees N,100 degrees W 3 Points

What type of map is pictured? 2 Points Physical Map

What type of map is pictured? 2 Points Political Map

As elevation rises, temperatures __________________. decrease. 3 Points

Weather is used to describe the condition of the atmosphere during a short period. What is the term that is used to describe the average temperature and precipitation over a long period of time? 2 Points Climate

Latitude, Altitude, Prevailing Winds, Distance from the Ocean, and Great Barriers are all factors that affect ____________. Climate 3 Points

Due to the fact that it is difficult to put 3D shapes on 2D images, all maps show ____________. Distortion 2 Points

What geographic concept does the following image portray? Slam Dunk Orographic Precipitation or Rain Shadow

The Earth’s Tilt, Rotation, and Revolution Why do we have seasons? The Earth’s Tilt, Rotation, and Revolution 2 Points

Where do you think an earthquake would most likely occur? B Slam Dunk D

What type of plate boundary is featured in this picture? 2 Points Transform Plate Boundary

This is a term that is used to describe when a location is far away from the moderating effects of the ocean, resulting in cooler and drier climates. 2 Points Continentality

What is the geological term that describes where an earthquake originates from? Slam Dunk The Epicenter

What three spheres would a hurricane most likely affect? 2 Points Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere

Commercial Farming 3 Points What type of Economic Activity would most likely occur in the pink area (Temperate Grasslands)? Commercial Farming 3 Points