typhoon haiyan 2013

Question 1

What are the main components of the Earth’s system?

Answer 1

The main components are the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

Question 2

True or False: The lithosphere includes the Earth’s crust and upper mantle.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process of water vapor turning into liquid water is called __________.

Answer 3

condensation

Question 4

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Answer 4

Stratosphere

Question 5

What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?

Answer 5

Convection currents in the mantle.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of plate boundary? A) Divergent B) Convergent C) Transform D) All of the above

Answer 6

D) All of the above

Question 7

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Answer 7

Igneous rock

Question 8

True or False: Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the definition of erosion?

Answer 9

The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

Answer 10

atmosphere

Question 11

What are the three types of rocks?

Answer 11

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which process describes the movement of tectonic plates? A) Erosion B) Weathering C) Plate tectonics D) Sedimentation

Answer 12

C) Plate tectonics

Question 13

What is a biome?

Answer 13

A biome is a large ecological area on the Earth’s surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

Question 14

True or False: The rainforest biome has the highest biodiversity.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Fill in the blank: __________ is the measure of the average temperature and precipitation in a region over time.

Answer 15

Climate

Question 16

What is urbanization?

Answer 16

The process by which rural areas become urban as populations shift to cities.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: What is a consequence of rapid urbanization? A) Increased job opportunities B) Overcrowding C) Improved infrastructure D) All of the above

Answer 17

B) Overcrowding

Question 18

What is the term for a natural disaster caused by the movement of the Earth’s crust?

Answer 18

Earthquake

Question 19

True or False: A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large disturbances such as earthquakes.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

Answer 20

Humidity

Question 21

What is deforestation?

Answer 21

The large-scale removal of trees from forested areas.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a result of deforestation? A) Increased carbon dioxide levels B) Enhanced biodiversity C) Improved soil quality D) None of the above

Answer 22

A) Increased carbon dioxide levels

Question 23

What is the greenhouse effect?

Answer 23

The trapping of the sun’s warmth in the planet’s lower atmosphere due to greenhouse gases.

Question 24

True or False: Climate change is primarily caused by natural factors.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Fill in the blank: __________ is a renewable energy source derived from the sun.

Answer 25

Solar energy

Question 26

What is sustainable development?

Answer 26

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? A) Wind energy B) Coal C) Solar energy D) Hydropower

Answer 27

B) Coal

Question 28

What does GDP stand for?

Answer 28

Gross Domestic Product

Question 29

True or False: GDP measures the economic performance of a country.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the number of people living per unit of area.

Answer 30

Population density

Question 31

What is a natural resource?

Answer 31

A natural substance that is used by humans for economic gain.

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a factor influencing population growth? A) Birth rates B) Death rates C) Migration D) All of the above

Answer 32

D) All of the above

Question 33

What is globalization?

Answer 33

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Question 34

True or False: Globalization has no impact on local cultures.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

Fill in the blank: __________ is the term used for the movement of people from one place to another.

Answer 35

Migration

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of a map?

Answer 36

To represent geographical information visually.

Question 37

Multiple Choice: Which type of map shows elevation? A) Political map B) Physical map C) Thematic map D) Road map

Answer 37

B) Physical map

Question 38

What is cartography?

Answer 38

The art and science of making maps.

Question 39

True or False: Scale on a map refers to the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Fill in the blank: __________ maps show specific information about a topic, such as climate or population.

Answer 40

Thematic