World geography Unit 1
density
Population _____ is calculated by dividing the number of people in an area by the square kilometers of the total land area.
rate of rotation of the Earth tilt of the Earth's axis none of these distance of Earth from the Sun
Which of the following is essential to the existence of life on Earth?
false
A landslide is an example of biological weathering.
false
A thematic map displays only those things visible to the eye.
ecosystem
A(n) _______ is an area in which animals, plants, humans, and microorganisms interact with their physical environment.
volcanic eruptions water resources government water resources and government
water resources and governmentwing can influence the population density of a region?
hydrosphere
All of the Earth's water is contained in the ____________.
aquifer
An ______ is an underground reservoir made of rock.
human
An area's buildings and transportation system is an example of ________ characteristics.
transform
At a ______ boundary, two plates slide against one another.
hydrosphere
Clouds are part of the ______.
orbits
Earth _______ the Sun which is the center of our solar system.
hemispheres
Earth can be divided into northern and southern ______.
true
Geographers organize areas into regions in order to study their similar characteristics.
true
Geographic knowledge of a location can help builders avoid mistakes in construction.
false
Human society is not affected by the environment.
modify
Humans adapt, depend, and ______ their environment.
settlements
Humans change the Earth's surface by forming ________.
human
In geographic terms, place has both physical and ________ characteristics.
all of these
Which of the following has had an effect on the shape of the Earth's surface?
fresh water
Lakes are natural reservoirs for __________.
longitude
Lines of _____ run parallel to the Prime Meridian.
Latitude
Lines of ______ run parallel to the Equator.
true
Magma is created in the Earth's mantle by tremendous amounts of pressure and heat.
true
Maps are important to studying spatial relationships.
terrestrial
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are _______ planets.
true
Much of the Sun's energy comes to the Earth in the form of light.
true
Relative location is described in terms of its relation to known locations.
true
Soil is the product of weathering and erosion.
formal
Texas is an example of a _____ region.
true
The Earth is not the only planet in our solar system on which life can exist.
mantle
The Earth's _________ is important to the ongoing transformation of its surface.
lithosphere
The Earth's crust is considered part of the ______.
tectonic
The Earth's crust is made up of large landmasses known as ______ plates.
false
The Earth's gravitational field keeps the Sun in orbit.
hydrosphere
The Earth's oceans are considered part of the __________.
seawater
The Earth's oceans contain ______.
functional
The New York City subway system is an example of a _______ region.
water cycle
The _____ distributes water over the surface of the Earth.
absolute location
The _____ of Melbourne, Australia, is 37° South latitude, 144° East longitude.
tilt
The _____ of the Earth is important to changes in weather.
Sun
The ______ is a massive sphere of burning gases.
axis
The ______ of the Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees.
spatial
The ______ perspective of Earth is primarily concerned with answering questions of "where."
Prime Meridian
The ______ runs north to south through Greenwich, England.
geographic
The _______ coordinate system uses latitude and longitude to describe absolute location.
Equator
The _______ is located at an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.
true
Volcanoes erupt with magma.
false
The human characteristics of a region may include mountain ranges and annual rainfall
distribution
The human population _____ is unevenly spread over the surface of the Earth.
an increase in the birthrate and a decrease in the death rate
The human population growth rate has increased rapidly due to ______.
geography
The literal meaning of ______ is "to describe Earth."
evapotranspiration
The water cycle involves the process of ______.
true
Unlike weathering, erosion breaks down the Earth's surface with movement or displacement.
hotspots
Volcanic eruptions occur frequently over areas known as _______.
dry
_____ climates are characterized by low humidity.
Climate
_____ involves atmospheric conditions over a long period of time.
Jupiter
_____ is considered a gas giant because it is largely made up of hydrogen and helium.
groundwater
_____ is stored in aquifers.
Weather
_____ is the daily changes in atmospheric conditions.
Sublimation
_____ is the process in which ice is turned to water vapor
Temperature
_____ levels rise when the Sun's light is more intense.
Condensation
_____ occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere forms droplets.
Molten
_____ rock fills the gap when two plates separate.
Earthquakes
______ are usually the result of two plates sliding against each other.
moderate
______ climates are characterized by winter months in which temperatures do not go below 27°F (-3°C).
Fresh water
______ is found in lakes, ponds, and streams.
Humidity
______ is the measurement of water vapor in the air.
Precipitation
______ occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere forms droplets which fall to the Earth.
Evaporation
______ results when water droplets are energized by sunlight.
Pluto
_______ is considered a dwarf planet.
Earthquakes
_______ shape the Earth's surface.
geomorphic
________ processes transform the surface of the Earth
seawater
_________ contains a high amount of sodium and chlorine.