HWG- Unit One Review

Which of the above Climographs shows a climate from the southern hemisphere? How do you know?

• The right climograph because it shows higher temperatures in January.

• The left climograph because it shows lower temperatures in January.

• The left climograph because it shows lower temperatures in July.

• The right climograph because it shows lower temperatures in July.

Why does Alaska get less sunlight than Texas?

• Elevation and revolution of the earth

• Colder climate and rotation of the earth

• High latitude and tilt of the earth

• Summer solstice and wind currents

What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• Earth’s rotation on its axis

• The movement of tectonic plates

• A rise in the ocean’s temperature

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

Which of the following is a characteristic of high latitude regions?

• They experience extreme seasonal variations in daylight.

• They have a tropical climate.

• They are located between 0° and 30° latitude.

• They have a consistent warm temperature year-round.

Which of the following is true about low latitude regions?

• They are located between 30° and 60° latitude.

• They experience mild seasonal changes.

• They are located between 0° and 30° latitude.

• They have a polar climate.

Which range of latitude is this climograph from?

• Low latitude

• Mid latitude

• High latitude

• Equatorial latitude

Which is not an example of an effect of elevation?

• The crime levels of an area

• Creation of towns and large cities

• Flow of rivers, the creation of forests, and deserts

• The growth of certain crops

Why would the Rocky Mountains be at a higher elevation and have more jagged peaks than the Appalachian Mountains?

• Glaciers moved across the Rocky Mountains.

• Volcanoes formed the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains.

• The Appalachian Mountains have been weathered down and eroded more.

• Tectonic forces were stronger in the Rocky Mountains.

What is the Frost-Free Line?

• Divides the farming regions of North America into North and South, one side produces crops and the other does not.

• Divides the farming regions of North America into East and West, each with different crops.

• Divides the farming regions of North America into North and South, each with different crops and impacts the location of settlers.

• Divides the farming regions of North America into East and West, only one side produces cotton.

What is the main cause of climate zones and biomes?

• Longitude

• Sunlight

• Latitude

• Elevation