Physical Geography Test Review

What are the different types of plate boundaries?

• Convergent, divergent, transform

• Erosion, weathering, deposition

• Tropical, temperate, polar

• Mechanical, chemical, biological

How do convection currents affect the Earth's plates?

• They cause the plates to melt

• They make the plates move

• They stop the plates from moving

• They cool the plates down

What is a hot spot in geological terms?

• A place with high temperatures

• A location with frequent earthquakes

• A volcanic region fed by underlying mantle

• A desert area with little rainfall

What do plate tectonics create and cause?

• Mountains and rivers

• Volcanoes and earthquakes

• Deserts and forests

• Lakes and oceans

What is an example of mechanical weathering?

• Rusting of iron

• Freezing and thawing of water

• Dissolving of limestone

• Formation of stalactites

What is an example of chemical weathering?

• Ice wedging

• Plant root growth

• Acid rain on limestone

• Wind erosion

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical erosion?

• Mechanical involves temperature, chemical involves water

• Mechanical involves physical forces, chemical involves reactions

• Mechanical involves wind, chemical involves ice

• Mechanical involves plants, chemical involves animals

What are external natural disasters?

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Hurricanes and floods

• Tornadoes and landslides

• All of the above

What factors lead to the types of climates?

• Latitude and altitude

• Population and culture

• Technology and industry

• Language and religion

How can you predict the climate of an area?

• By studying its history

• By analyzing its weather patterns

• By observing its wildlife

• By measuring its soil quality