Question 1

According to plate tectonics theory,large convection cells circulate molten rock in different directions within Earth's mantle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Köppen system is a classification system for hurricanes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of the possible effects of climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. wheat belt may receive more rainfall. 
B)  Grain production is likely to increase. 
C)  Canada and Russia may experience shorter growing seasons. 
D)  Sea level will rise. 
E)  New islands will appear as sea level decreases. 
A)  The U.S. wheat belt may receive more rainfall. 
B)  Grain production is likely to increase. 
C)  Canada and Russia may experience shorter growing seasons. 
D)  Sea level will rise. 
E)  New islands will appear as sea level decreases.

Question 4

If climate change continues,computer models predict that average global temperatures will increase almost 4°F by 2020.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the Earth's climatic controls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Topography 
B)  Latitude 
C)  11 year sunspots 
D)  Interaction between land and water 
E)  Global pressure systems 
A)  Topography 
B)  Latitude 
C)  11 year sunspots 
D)  Interaction between land and water 
E)  Global pressure systems

Question 6

Globally,about ________ percent of the world's freshwater usage is for agriculture.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  60 
C)  70 
D)  80 
E)  40 
A)  50 
B)  60 
C)  70 
D)  80 
E)  40

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's climate controls?

Accepted Answer

A)  incoming solar energy 
B)  anthropogenic systems 
C)  latitude 
D)  interaction between land and water 
E)  global pressure systems and wind patterns 
A)  incoming solar energy 
B)  anthropogenic systems 
C)  latitude 
D)  interaction between land and water 
E)  global pressure systems and wind patterns

Question 8

Many Japanese and Chinese timber firms pay premium prices for logs cut from U.S.and Canadian forests,outbidding domestic firms for these scarce resources

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The geophysical theory that Earth is comprised of large geologic platforms that move slowly across its surface is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  upthrust. 
B)  fault lines. 
C)  geologic movement. 
D)  sea-floor spreading. 
E)  plate tectonics. 
A)  upthrust. 
B)  fault lines. 
C)  geologic movement. 
D)  sea-floor spreading. 
E)  plate tectonics.

Question 10

An earthquake is an anthropogenic hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While some desert areas in California are covered with high-value irrigated agriculture,producing vegetables for the global marketplace year round,most of the world's arid regions are barren and support very little farming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to plate tectonics theory,large ________ circulate molten rock in different directions within Earth's mantle.

Accepted Answer

A)  waves 
B)  convection cells 
C)  conductive cells 
D)  magnetic cells 
E)  subduction cells 
A)  waves 
B)  convection cells 
C)  conductive cells 
D)  magnetic cells 
E)  subduction cells

Question 13

In Haiti,even before the 2010 earthquake,almost ________ % of all deaths of children under five were directly tied to waterborne diseases

Accepted Answer

A)  70 
B)  50 
C)  40 
D)  30 
E)  20 
A)  70 
B)  50 
C)  40 
D)  30 
E)  20

Question 14

Hydrologists predict that ________ percent of Africa's population will experience Water shortages by 2025

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  45 
C)  60 
D)  75 
E)  90 
A)  35 
B)  45 
C)  60 
D)  75 
E)  90

Question 15

Briefly discuss the major climate regions of the world.

Accepted Answer

The major climate regions of the world c

Question 16

With what bioregion is the term "steppe" associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  grasslands 
B)  tropical forests 
C)  savanna 
D)  coniferous forests 
E)  tundra 
A)  grasslands 
B)  tropical forests 
C)  savanna 
D)  coniferous forests 
E)  tundra

Question 17

Please explain the three major factors contributing to tropical deforestation.In which regions do we find this problem especially pronounced?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please explain the three major factors contributing...

Question 18

What is weather?

Accepted Answer

A)  local areas that possess extreme temperature variability over extended periods of time 
B)  the long-term condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a given location 
C)  the atmospheric conditions that are responsible for the formation of regions such as deserts 
D)  the short-term day-to-day expression of atmospheric processes 
E)  monthly average precipitation and temperature 
A)  local areas that possess extreme temperature variability over extended periods of time 
B)  the long-term condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a given location 
C)  the atmospheric conditions that are responsible for the formation of regions such as deserts 
D)  the short-term day-to-day expression of atmospheric processes 
E)  monthly average precipitation and temperature

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the factors most responsible for the destruction of tropical rainforests?

Accepted Answer

A)  the world's growing appetite for beef 
B)  a tree disease that was accidentally carried to tropical forests around the world 
C)  intensified efforts to protect the forests from wildfires by harvesting 
D)  flooding 
E)  drought 
A)  the world's growing appetite for beef 
B)  a tree disease that was accidentally carried to tropical forests around the world 
C)  intensified efforts to protect the forests from wildfires by harvesting 
D)  flooding 
E)  drought

Question 20

Although earthquakes and volcanoes commonly take a higher toll of human life each year,floods and tropical storms nonetheless can have a major effect on human settlement and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to plate tectonics theory,large convection cells circulate molten rock in different directions within Earth's mantle.

The Köppen system is a classification system for hurricanes.

Which of the following is an example of the possible effects of climate change?

If climate change continues,computer models predict that average global temperatures will increase almost 4°F by 2020.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Earth's climatic controls?

Globally,about ________ percent of the world's freshwater usage is for agriculture.

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's climate controls?

Many Japanese and Chinese timber firms pay premium prices for logs cut from U.S.and Canadian forests,outbidding domestic firms for these scarce resources

The geophysical theory that Earth is comprised of large geologic platforms that move slowly across its surface is referred to as

An earthquake is an anthropogenic hazard.

While some desert areas in California are covered with high-value irrigated agriculture,producing vegetables for the global marketplace year round,most of the world's arid regions are barren and support very little farming.

According to plate tectonics theory,large ________ circulate molten rock in different directions within Earth's mantle.

In Haiti,even before the 2010 earthquake,almost ________ % of all deaths of children under five were directly tied to waterborne diseases

Hydrologists predict that ________ percent of Africa's population will experience Water shortages by 2025

Briefly discuss the major climate regions of the world.

With what bioregion is the term "steppe" associated?

Please explain the three major factors contributing to tropical deforestation.In which regions do we find this problem especially pronounced?

What is weather?

Which of the following is one of the factors most responsible for the destruction of tropical rainforests?

Although earthquakes and volcanoes commonly take a higher toll of human life each year,floods and tropical storms nonetheless can have a major effect on human settlement and activities.

Globalization and Diversity

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters

Exam 2: Changing Global Environment

According to plate tectonics theory,large convection cells circulate molten rock in different directions within Earth's mantle.

The Köppen system is a classification system for hurricanes.

Which of the following is an example of the possible effects of climate change?

If climate change continues,computer models predict that average global temperatures will increase almost 4°F by 2020.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Earth's climatic controls?

Globally,about ________ percent of the world's freshwater usage is for agriculture.

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's climate controls?

Many Japanese and Chinese timber firms pay premium prices for logs cut from U.S.and Canadian forests,outbidding domestic firms for these scarce resources

The geophysical theory that Earth is comprised of large geologic platforms that move slowly across its surface is referred to as

An earthquake is an anthropogenic hazard.

While some desert areas in California are covered with high-value irrigated agriculture,producing vegetables for the global marketplace year round,most of the world's arid regions are barren and support very little farming.

According to plate tectonics theory,large ________ circulate molten rock in different directions within Earth's mantle.

In Haiti,even before the 2010 earthquake,almost ________ % of all deaths of children under five were directly tied to waterborne diseases

Hydrologists predict that ________ percent of Africa's population will experience Water shortages by 2025

Briefly discuss the major climate regions of the world.

With what bioregion is the term "steppe" associated?

Please explain the three major factors contributing to tropical deforestation.In which regions do we find this problem especially pronounced?

What is weather?

Which of the following is one of the factors most responsible for the destruction of tropical rainforests?

Although earthquakes and volcanoes commonly take a higher toll of human life each year,floods and tropical storms nonetheless can have a major effect on human settlement and activities.

Globalization and Diversity

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters