World Geography A - Unit 1 (Primavera - Online)

How does the tropical forest influence plant and animal life? Select all that apply.

1. Plenty of rainfall supports year-round plant growth. 2. Minimal temperature variation allows for many animals.

Which phrases describe the effects of a large tsunami on a coastline? Select all that apply.

1. drowning of people and animals 2. trees and plants uprooted

Which are challenges to survival in the desert ecosystem? Select all that apply.

1. limited rainfall 2. hot and cold temperatures

Which are benefits in the temperate climate zone? Select all that apply.

1. mild summers 2. short winters

Match each process related to soil with the correct description. weathering parent rock conservation topsoil decomposition erosion

weathering - breaking of rock into smaller and smaller pieces parent rock - original rock that forms something else conservation - effort to protect soil from erosion and degradation topsoil - mixture of minerals and humus decomposition - breakdown of dead organic matter in soil erosion - movement of soil and sediment to new places

Which defines an ecosystem?

the balanced interactions of biological organisms and nonliving elements in a particular environment

Long Description: United States Sea Level Rise Based on the chart, which area of the United States has seen the largest increase in sea levels, over all?

the east coast

Which area of research would involve both human geography and physical geography?

the effects of gold mining on the economy and environment

When can a region on Earth expect warmer weather?

when that region is tilted toward the sun on Earth's axis

Unit 1 session - Some cities have lots of pollution and garbage. Which theme does this represent?

Human Environment Interaction

How does the polar climate influence human life?

Plentiful jobs bring people regardless of the climate. (WRONG)

What is likely true about the tilt and location of a place if the weather is cold and snowy?

The axis is tilted away from the sun, and the location is in the mid-latitudes

UNIT 1 EXAM

UNIT 1 EXAM

Checkpoint: Weather And Climate - Which weather event is most likely to have a damaging impact on an inland river?

repeated severe rainfalls

Which definition best describes hydrology?

science of the movement and properties of water

Checkpoint: Weather And Climate - Long Description: Rise in Global Temperatures Based on the map, which area of Earth is showing the biggest effect of climate change? Responses

the polar ice caps

A tourist wants to hike in the mountains. Which map would be most helpful?

topographic

Which term describes the unusually warm surface temperatures that occur in the Pacific Ocean in the winter?

El Niño

Checkpoint: Weather And Climate - How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

When trees are cut down, they release carbon dioxide.

Which sentences are examples of a pattern in the environment caused by one of Earth's physical processes? Select all that apply.

1. A river erodes its banks, widening them. 2. Rocks weather due to wind and rain.

Checkpoint: Earth And Sun Interactions - How does elevation affect a location's climate? Select all that apply.

1. As elevation increases, temperature decreases. 2. As elevation decreases, temperature increases.

How does the temperate forest influence plant and animal life? Select all that apply.

1. Cold winters force some animals to migrate. 2. Consistent rainfall allows deciduous trees to dominate.

Checkpoint: Earth Basics - Which is an effect of an El Niño during winter in North America? Select all that apply.

1. It could result in warmer temperatures. 2. It could result in more precipitation.

Which technology is a series of satellites in orbit that track objects around the world?

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Checkpoint: Earth Basics - 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

Checkpoint: Earth Basics - Which description explains the cause of an El Niño?

warm ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific and weak eastward winds

Checkpoint: Earth And Sun Interactions - Read the statement. A region in Canada is experiencing a few months of warm, sunny weather. Which statement about the region will be true in six months?

That region will be tilted away from the sun on Earth's axis.

Why does Earth have four seasons?

The angle of sunlight falling on some areas changes as Earth orbits the sun.

Why do locations near the equator have fewer extreme seasonal changes?

The angle of sunlight is about the same all year.

How does the taiga influence plant and animal life?

The cold climate limits the amount of plants and animals.

What happens to the Pacific Ocean currents during an El Niño period?

The currents become warmer.

Which would be the best argument to make against using fossil fuels for someone living in a coastal area?

The warming oceans will raise sea levels and displace people.

Which describes Jerusalem in terms of human systems?

People from multiple religions live there.

How does the polar climate influence plant life?

Plants are closer to the ground.

Match each map type with the correct definition. Political Physical Topographic Thematic

Political - Shows boundaries of countries and states Physical - Shows mountains, rivers, lakes, and elevation Topographic - Shows elevation changes using contour lines Thematic - Might show population, migration, or economic information

Unit 1 session - In the midwest, there are very large fields and very large farms. The people who live there could say they live in a farming ______________.

Region

What is the term for ecosystems with the same climate and similar communities?

biomes

Read the sentence. _[blank]_ is the study of the Earth's water systems. Which best completes the sentence?

hydrology

Why do some people argue that human activity has not caused climate change?

Climate change is a naturally occurring event in Earth's cycle.

Unit 1 session - When we describe a place by saying "it has a beautiful lake and mountains in the background," we are describing it by its _____________________.

Physical Characteristics

How are temperature and water similar in their weathering effect on rocks?

They both involve expanding and contracting.

Checkpoint: Earth Basics - How can volcanoes affect the atmosphere?

They can release toxic gases into the atmosphere.

How do volcanic eruptions affect weather?

They cause cooler than normal temperatures.

Which best describes how climate is increasing flooding along US coastlines?

Warmer temperatures cause rising sea levels.

Checkpoint: Weather And Climate - How does the hydrolysis process work in chemical weathering?

Water mixes with other elements to create chemicals.

ekler/Shutterstock Click to view long description Which describes the location of Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires is west of Montevideo and at nearly the same latitude.

How are the two main branches of geography different?

Physical geography focuses on the land and natural environment, while human geography focuses on economic, social, and political systems.

How does the savanna influence plant and animal life?

Seasonal rainfall provides water for plants and animals.

Checkpoint: Earth Basics - How do tsunamis cause changes on Earth?

They cause flooding.

How does the arid ecosystem influence a region? Select all that apply.

1. Limited rainfall restricts plentiful plant growth. 2. Temperature variations allow for few animals.

Which are challenges for living things in the polar ecosystem? Select all that apply.

1. cold temperatures 2. the presence of permafrost

Match each key term with the correct definition. hurricane volcano ring of fire earthquake tsunami

hurricane - a very powerful tropical storm with violent, circular winds volcano - vents where lava and stream erupt onto Earth's surface ring of fire - region framing the Pacific Ocean with earthquake and volcano activity earthquake - sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of Earth's crust tsunami - large ocean waved caused by the shaking of the Earth

Which is an example of an external physical process that can change Earth's surface?

hurricanes

How does the temperate climate influence plant life in different biomes? Select all that apply.

1. Deciduous trees are plentiful in the temperate forests. 2. Chaparrals have numerous shrubs and trees with shallow roots.

What are some beneficial characteristics of the tropical forest ecosystem? Select all that apply.

1. Multiple plants could provide answers to diseases. 2. The rainforest provides oxygen for all on the earth.

Which are advantages of using non-renewable resources for energy? Select all that apply.

1. They allow people to create large stores of energy cheaply. 2. They are easy for scientists to locate.

Which are advantages of using wind technology to produce energy rather than using fossil fuels?

1. Wind is a renewable resource. 2. Wind energy doesn't contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Which are effects of an earthquake on people or the environment? Select all that apply.

1. collapsed bridges 2. destruction of buildings 3.severe injuries

A hiker is lost in the woods. Which map features will help the most to find a way out? Select two that apply.

1. contour lines 2. compass rose

Which would be valuable in studying Earth's geologic history? Select all that apply.

1. determining the ages of rocks in a mountain 2. examining a layer of ash from a volcano

Which are examples of climate's impact on the natural character of a location? Select all that apply.

1. the amount of total precipitation 2. accrued snowfalls in mountainous areas (WRONG)

Unit 1 session - Long ago, there were very few roads and people traveled by horse and buggy. Now we have interstate roads and almost everyone has a car. Which theme does this situation describe?

Human Environment Interaction

Unit 1 session - Absolute Location is described using:

Longitude and Latitude

How can a GIS scientist use data to influence the future? Select all that apply.

1. Land conditions and farming can be predicted. 2. Ocean levels and flooding can be predicted.

Unit 1 session - Sometimes people have to go to a new place in order to get a better job. Which theme does this situation represent?

Movement

Unit 1 session - We use trains, planes, and trucks to bring clothes, furniture, cars, and groceries to the stores we shop in. Which theme does this represent?

Movement

Checkpoint: Weather And Climate - Long Description: Ice Melt in Greenland Long Description: Based on the maps, which best describes how climate change affected Greenland between 2007 and 2012?

The ice sheet reduced severely and rapidly due to warmer temperatures.

Checkpoint: Earth And Sun Interactions - What is the main advantage of irrigation?

Crops are less dependent on weather.

Unit 1 session - When we say we live in the south where most days are sunny and warm, we are describing our _______________________.

Region

Unit 1 session - When I say that I live close to the church, I am telling you my ________________location.

Relative

How does erosion affect the composition of soil in a region?

Erosion helps build up soil over time in a region.

Checkpoint: Earth Basics - Which is an example of how hydrology affects the character of a location?

Harsh rains cause rivers and lakes to flood surrounding areas.

Which technology best helps self-driving vehicles?

geographic information system (GIS)

Which part of a map helps you determine its orientation?

compass rose

How does the Global Positioning System (GPS) work?

A series of satellites in orbit track objects around the world.

Which description of New Orleans, Louisiana, uses the essential elements of physical systems?

1. Native plants include Swamp Doghobble, Button Bush, and Louisiana Iris. 2. Hurricane season lasts from June through November.

Unit 1 session - When we tell about a place by describing the kinds of food people eat and the way they celebrate holidays and family traditions, we are describing ________________________ characteristics.

Cultural

Checkpoint: Earth And Sun Interactions - The height of a geographic location above sea level or point of reference is its _[blank]_.

elevation

Analyze the graph and answer the question. A tide gauge is a monitoring tool that constantly records water levels. They have been in use for about 150 years. Today's tide gauges are much more sensitive and exact than the original manual gauges. These gauges provide important information for waterway navigation, coastal habitats, and coastal preservation. The approximately 225-millimeter change in sea level equals approximately 8 inches. Based on the graph, which statement can be made about coastal sea levels over the past century?

Coastal sea levels have risen at a fairly steady rate in the past 100 years.

Which aspect of the climate change debate do both supporters and detractors agree on?

Earth's climate is subject to constant change.

Match each key term with the correct definition. chaparral tundra desert steppe taiga savanna

chaparral - a mix of shrubs and grasses with milder temperatures and a rainy season tundra - land in arctic regions with permanently frozen subsoil that is unsuitable for farming desert - area with little rainfall and hot climate with temperature extremes steppe - dry grasslands with mild climate taiga - land with cold winter climate with short, cool summers that can completely thaw the ground, nutrient-poor soil, and coniferous trees, such as fir, spruce, and pine savanna - a grassy plain in tropical region

Checkpoint: Weather And Climate - What do meteorologists predict using satellites and other tools?

weather