World Geography & Cultures A - Unit 1
A hiker is lost in the woods. Which map features will help the most to find a way out? Select two that apply.
- contour lines. - compass rose.
Which area of research would involve both human geography and physical geography?
the effects of gold mining on the economy and environment.
Which is an example of how hydrology affects the character of a location?
harsh rains cause rivers and lakes to flood surrounding areas.
Which describes Jerusalem in terms of human systems?
people from multiple religions live there.
How do tsunamis cause changes on Earth?
they cause flooding.
How are temperature and water similar in their weathering effect on rocks?
they both involve expanding and contracting.
How can volcanoes affect the atmosphere?
they can release toxic gases into the atmosphere.
Which description explains the cause of an El Niño?
warm ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific and weak eastward winds.
What can be caused by a drought during an El Niño event?
a food shortage.
Read the sentence. Lines of _[blank]_ run parallel to the equator on a map and show distances north and south of the equator. Which best completes the sentence?
latitude.
What is the purpose of a map scale?
to show how a distance on the map is equal to a distance on Earth.
A tourist wants to hike in the mountains. Which map would be most helpful?
topographic.
Which are effects of an earthquake on people or the environment? Select all that apply.
- destruction of buildings. - severe injuries. - collapsed bridges.
Which would be valuable in studying Earth's geologic history? Select all that apply.
- examining a layer of ash from a volcano. - determining the ages of rocks in a mountain.
Which is an effect of an El Niño during winter in North America? Select all that apply.
- it could result in more precipitation. - it could result in warmer temperatures.
How can a GIS scientist use data to influence the future? Select all that apply.
- land conditions and farming can be predicted. - ocean levels and flooding can be predicted.
What happens to the Pacific Ocean currents during an El Niño period?
The currents become warmer.
How does the Global Positioning System (GPS) work?
a series of satellites in orbit track objects around the world.
Which part of a map helps you determine its orientation?
compass rose.
Match each key term with the correct definition.
earthquake - sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of Earth's crust. hurricane - a very powerful tropical storm with violent, circular winds. tsunami - large ocean wave caused by the shaking of the Earth. volcano - vents where lava and steam erupt onto Earth's surface. Ring of Fire - region farming the Pacific Ocean with earthquakes and volcano activity.
Which technology is most useful to help self-driving vehicles?
geographic information system (GIS).
Which is an example of an external physical process that can change Earth's surface?
hurricanes.
Which definition best describes hydrology?
science of the movement and properties of water.