Final Exam

Convection currents:

• are the movement of sound waves due to differences in temperature and density within the fluid

• are the movement of solid particles due to differences in temperature and density within the fluid

• are electromagnetic waves

• drive the movement of Earth's rigid tectonic plates in the planet's fluid molten mantle

The theory of continental drift proposes:

• the sideways movement of Earth's continents

• the rapid movement of Earth's continents

• proposes the upward movement of Earth's continents

• the movement of Earth's continents over time

Which is NOT a factor that affects climate?

• The elevation of the land
• The color of the sky
• The distance from the Equator

• The proximity to water

What are the three types of maps discussed in class?

• local, national, international

• hiking, topographic, political

• road, topographic, thematic

• political, topographic, thematic

Which sphere of the Earth includes plants, animals, and humans?

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

Freshwater is:

• Water with high sugar concentration, such as soda
• Water with no salt concentration, such as distilled water
• Water with high salt concentration, such as oceans
• Water with low salt concentration, such as rivers and lakes.

The three types of rocks are:

• volcanic, sedimentary, and metamorphic
• granite, limestone, and marble
• hard, soft, and medium
• igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that cause earthquakes
• Gases that have no effect on the Earth's atmosphere
• Gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere
• Gases that cool the Earth's atmosphere

Primary industries include:

• Agriculture, mining, fishing, and forestry
• Education, healthcare, and government
• Retail, hospitality, and transportation
• Manufacturing, technology, and construction

Soil is composed of:

• rocks, sand, and cement
• minerals, organic matter, water, and air
• paper, wood, and fabric
• plastic, glass, and metal