Physical Geography Quiz

What are the major climate zones on Earth?

• tropical, temperate, and polar

• humid, semiarid, and subarctic

• equatorial, subtropical, and alpine

• arid, Mediterranean, and continental

What is plate tectonics?

• The movement and interaction of large sections of the Earth's lithosphere.

• The study of the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns.

• The study of the Earth's magnetic field and its effects on the planet.

• The process of erosion and weathering of rocks.

Name three types of landforms.

• hills

• deserts

• mountains, valleys, and plateaus

• canyons

What are biomes?

• Biomes are regions of the ocean that have distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life.

• Biomes are small geographical areas that have similar climate, vegetation, and animal life.

• Biomes are man-made structures that house various species of plants and animals.

• Biomes are large geographical areas that have similar climate, vegetation, and animal life.

What is a natural disaster?

• A natural disaster is a sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces.

• A natural disaster is a temporary and harmless event caused by natural forces.

• A natural disaster is a gradual and predictable event caused by natural forces.

• A natural disaster is a man-made event caused by human activities.

Which climate zone is characterized by hot and humid weather all year round?

• tropical

• arctic

• temperate

• subarctic

What causes earthquakes?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Volcanic activity

• Meteorite impact

• Underground explosions

What is a mountain?

• A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak.

• A mountain is a type of volcano.

• A mountain is a body of water.

• A mountain is a man-made structure.

Name three types of biomes.

• Ocean biome

• Grassland biome

• Forest biome, Desert biome, Tundra biome

• Mountain biome

What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• Hurricanes and tornadoes have the same size and form over water.

• Tornadoes are larger and form over water, while hurricanes are smaller and form over land.

• Hurricanes and tornadoes have the same size and form over land.

• Hurricanes are larger and form over water, while tornadoes are smaller and form over land.