Practice Geo-Final (40?s need cut)

The earth's crust, excluding bodies of water, is called what?

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

The bodies of water on the earth's surface are called what?

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

Chemical of physical process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces is called?

• erosion

• plate tectonics

• weathering

• deposition

The wearing away of soil by water, glaciers, and wind is called what?

• deposition

• weathering

• plate tectonics

• erosion

The structure of the earth's crust, mountains, volcanoes, and rifts are caused by what phenomenon?

• weathering

• plate tectonics

• erosion

• deposition

What part of the rain cycle describes the formation of clouds?

• evaporation

• condensation

• transpiration

• precipitation

What part of the rain cycle describes the return of water back to the earth?

• evaporation

• transpiration

• precipitation

• condensation

What are weather patterns typical over a long period of time called?

• weather

• climate

• biome

• environment

What is cultural diffusion?

• spreading of a cultural element to a different group

• the coming together of two cultures and religion groups

• spreading of religious gospels

• sharing elements of one cultural group with members of your family

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation