On Level WG Unit 1 Review

Mountains, rift valleys, and ocean trenches are created by the physical process of —

• soil-building

• weathering

• wind erosion

• plate tectonics

Which of the following best explains how elevation influences temperature?

• Higher elevations experience varied temperatures depending on proximity to oceans.

• Higher elevations experience very little temperature variation from lower elevations.

• Higher elevations experience warmer temperatures compared to lower elevations.

• Higher elevations experience cooler temperatures compared to lower elevations.

What types of regions are created by the man-made borders shown on the above map?

• Vegetation regions

• Climate regions

• Cultural regions

• Political regions

Why is the Piney Woods considered a formal region?

• It is a spatial area with common vegetation, landforms, and climate.

• It is a spatial area with a singular common function.

• It is a hub of transportation in and out of the area.

• It is perceived as the most beautiful area of Texas.

The process of erosion can best be described as the movement of weathered materials by —

• human environmental interaction

• wind, water, or ice

• tectonic forces

• river systems

Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because...

• Earth's surface is transferred to a flat surface
• Current map-making technology is too limited
• Earth's populations are constantly changing
• Climate conditions are difficult to measure

What describes spatial relationships between and among places

• Absolute Location
• Orientation
• Relative Location
• Projection

Which one of these is NOT affected by climate and weather?

• Crops
• Language
• Clothing
• Housing

Which lines run east and west?

• Legend 
• Scale
• Longitude
• Latitude

Which lines run north and south?

• Latitude
• Scale 
• Legend
• Longitude