Chapter 2 geography test

In a humid continental climate region you would find plants and animals adapted to A hot summers and warm winters B mild summers and winters C warm summers and cold winters D cool summers and very cold

C

The central regions of North America Asia and Africa are covered by A forests B deserts C grasslands D tundra

C

Which of the following is an example of a biome A Congo river B winter solstice C coniferous forest D Mediterranean climate

C

Which of the following is not affected by the relative positions of the sun and the earth A climate B seasons C thunderstorms D day and night

C

All of the following are accurate statements about climate and weather except A the greenhouse effect assures that all place on earth get roughly the same heat and light from the sun B much of the US has a continental climate C Human actions are causing the climate to change D whether precipitation falls as rain snow sleet or hail depends on air temperature and wind conditions

A

All of the following are accurate statements about tropical rain forests except A The densest layer of plant life is on the forest floor B The largest remaining rain forests are in the Amazon River and Congo River basins C Each layer of the forest supports a different community of plants and animals D More than half of the earth's plant and animal species live in rain forests

A

Both warm air and warm water generally flow A from the equator to the poles B from the poles toward the equator C straight because of the Coriolis Effect D from high pressure areas to low pressure areas

A

Broadleaf deciduous forests grow best in regions with a A temperate climate and adequate rainfall B Mediterranean climate C tropical climate and heavy seasonal rainfall D cool and dry climate

A

Compared with deciduous forests coniferous forests A tend to be found in the colder parts of the middle latitudes B tend to contain more broadleaf evergreen trees C are more likely to be cleared for agricultural and other uses D are more likely to be found mixed in with prairies

A

All of the following are accurate statements about wind except A winds around the equator are light B winds at the horse latitudes north and south are heavy C the trade winds blow steadily toward the equator D wind direction is affected by the earth's rotation

B

Some scientists theorize that global warming A is caused by melting glaciers B is the result of increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere C will eventually result in colder temperatures at the North and South poles D will result in a sharp drop in ocean levels

B

The six climate regions into which geographers have divided the earth were defined mainly by A latitude and elevation B temperature and precipitation C atmospheric pressure D location and landforms

B

Which of the following statements about convection is incorrect A Movements of air are called wind movements of water are called currents B Cold air and cold water flow from the equator toward the poles C It occurs because warm gases and liquids are lighter than cool gases and liquids D Cooler heavier gases sink and displace lighter materials

B

Which of the following would not be able to survive in a desert A a plant that stores water in a thick stem B a plant with very large leaves that tilt toward the sun C an animal that gets moisture from seeds plants or other animals instead of from water D seed that survive until there is enough water for them to sprout

B

All of the following are accurate statements about ecosystems except A the plants in an ecosystem depend upon one another for shade support and food B the same types of plants grow in similar environments around the world C the plants and animals in a biome frequently are not suited to one another D climate sunlight temperature precipitation elevation soil and landforms affect life in an ecosystem

C

Climate depends on such factors as an area's A elevation and longitude B latitude and solstice C elevation and latitude D elevation and equinox

C

Climate regions are classified mainly on the basis of A distance from the equator B elevation C temperatures and precipitation D rainfall and location

C

Desert and tundra regions are alike in which of the following ways A In both regions plants and animals have to be able to survive without water B Both areas are subject to unexpected weather changes C In both regions only plants that can adjust to extreme temperatures can survive D The few animals that are native to each region live very short lives

C

All of the following are accurate statements about weather and climate except A ocean waters help to distribute the sun's heat B precipitation depends on air temperature and winds C coastal areas usually have milder climates than do areas at the same latitude inland D most areas with continental climates have a milder climate all year long

D

Dry seasons of natural wildfires are common to A prairies B tundras C chaparrals D savannas

D