Chapter 1 Quiz

The Himalayas are an example of __________ force.

A volcano is an example of a _________ force

Ava has been reading about the interactions among the components of Earth. These components work together to form a(n)

• cycle

• system

• reaction

What provides the energy that drives the water cycle?

• Heat sources at the center of the Earth

• Evaporation and condensation

• Heat of the sun

• Biosphere

Which example shows how changes in the cryosphere can affect the geosphere?

• Land that gains weight can rise slowly.

• Land that loses weight can rise slowly.

• Land that gains weight will have less mass.

• Land that loses weight can sink slowly.

Melting glaciers is an example of positive feedback. Why is this considered positive feedback?

• Melting glaciers would add more water to the hydrosphere, making it wetter.

• Melting glaciers would change the land around it, speeding up erosion.

• Melting glaciers would let the uncovered air and land warm, which would speed up the melting.

Which of these are examples of landforms? Choose three that apply.

• Geosphere

• Mountains

• Coastlines

• Dunes

• Elevation

Which subsystem of Earth would be initially affected by a volcano eruption?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

What is used on topographic maps to model elevation, relief, and slope?

• Map key and slope

• Compass rose

• GPS technology

• Contour lines

Which of the following are found in the image on the left?

• River

• Coastline

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Plain