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Questions in geography

[Free] Fill in the blanks. 1. Rainwater seeps into the ground to form ____. 2. The process of collecting and storing ____ is called rainwater harvesting. 3. ____ fills the areas on the ground, such as rivers and lakes. 4. ____ are the largest water bodies, and the water from these is not fit to drink. 5. People use ____ and ____ to take out groundwater.

[Free] Question 35 What causes the movement of the famous sailing rocks at Racetrack Playa? A) Earthquake activity B) Magnetic forces C) Animal migration D) Thin ice layers and wind

[Free] Match each term to its correct definition about these locations in Venezuela. Term A) Playa Blanca B) Playa Las Maritas C) Playa Colorada Definition Known for its pristine beaches and scuba spots Known for its red sand and tranquility Known for its white sand and clear, calm waters

[Free] Question 24 Which layer of Earth exhibits plastic (ductile) behavior? A) Lithosphere B) Asthenosphere C) Inner core D) Outer core

[Free] 1. Distinguish between latitudes and longitudes. 2. Define the earth grid with an example. 3. Distinguish between local time and standard time. Illustrate your answer with an example. 4. Explain the International Date Line. Why is the International Date Line fixed by countries?

[Free] Which piece of evidence suggests that Africa and South America formed Gondwana? A. coal fields B. a shared ocean C. folded mountains D. land formations created by glaciers

[Free] Mark the statements as True (T) or False (F). 1. We live in the troposphere. 2. There are seven main layers of the atmosphere. 3. The lower part of the exosphere is commonly called the ionosphere. 4. All weather changes occur in the stratosphere. 5. The ozone layer is found in the thermosphere.

[Free] 3. The Arctic Circle is at: a. 23½° N b. 66½° N c. 66½° S d. 23½° S 4. On the globe, the meridians extend from: a. east to west b. east to south c. north to south d. north to west 5. If it is 3 March to the east of the IDL, then to the west of the IDL it is: a. 2 March b. 4 March c. 3 March d. 5 March B. Write T for True or F for False. 1. We can actually see the lines of latitude and longitude on the surface of the Earth. F 2. The lines of latitude are also known as parallels. T 3. The Tropic of Cancer lies in the Southern Hemisphere. F 4. Meridians form complete circles around the globe. F 5. Meridians are numbered from the prime meridian. T 6. The places west of the IDL are a day ahead of the places east of the IDL. T Name the following. The 0° latitude - Equator

[Free] Which type of load consists of sand and gravel transported along the bottom of the channel? (A) Suspended load (B) Dissolved load (C) Bed load (D) Mixed load

[Free] The results of a study on state climate are shown below. Climate by State \begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline State & \begin{tabular}{c} Time \\ Zone \end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}{c} July \\ Average \\ High $\left({ }^{\circ} F \right)$ \end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}{c} July \\ Average \\ Low $\left({ }^{\circ} F \right)$ \end{tabular} \\ \hline Florida & Eastern & 91 & 72 \\ \hline Hawaii & \begin{tabular}{c} Hawaii-\\ Aleutian \end{tabular} & 82 & 75 \\ \hline Maine & Eastern & 79 & 59 \\ \hline Oklahoma & Central & 94 & 72 \\ \hline Wyoming & Mountain & 83 & 56 \\ \hline \end{tabular} What are the variables in the study? Check all that apply. A. Florida B. July Average High ( ${}^{\circ}$F ) C. July Average Low ( ${}^{\circ} F$ ) D. Mountain E. State F. Time Zone