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.