Unit 1 Test

Austin is southwest of Dallas and northwest of Houston. This describes its:

• Absolute location

• Relative location

• Functional region

• Psychological distance

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 themes of geography?

• Movement

• Place

• Location

• State

A region with clearly defined boundaries and at least one similar characteristic is a ________ region:

• Formal

• Functional

• Graphic

• Perceptual

Which of the following is an example of an absolute location?

• Described by its landmarks

• Directions

• Your home address

• All of the above

Which of the following is a name for when two tectonic plates are moving away from each other?

• Continentality

• Transforming boundaries

• Convergent boundaries

• Divergent boundaries

The physical or chemical process that breaks down parts of the lithosphere into smaller pieces is called ________. a. Weathering b. Erosion c. Deposition d. Digging

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Digging

How were the Himalayas created?

• When the Indian landmass collided with the Eurasian plate

• When an oceanic plate collided with Asia

• When the Indian landmass slid past the Eurasian plate

• When the Indian landmass drifted away from Asia

_________ is when broken down rock or material has been deposited in a new location

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Continental drift

The movement of rock and material by wind and water is called _________

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Continental drift

What does the plate movement shown cause?

• Formation of volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Creation of new rock

• Formation of mountain ridges