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Which of the following processes is a primary driver of mountain formation?
Which of the following processes is a primary driver of mountain formation?
- Deposition of sediments by rivers over extended periods.
- Chemical weathering of rocks leading to gradual elevation changes.
- Tectonic activity involving the collision of lithospheric plates. (correct)
- Erosion caused by consistent wind patterns across a flat landscape.
What is the primary distinction between physical and chemical weathering?
What is the primary distinction between physical and chemical weathering?
- Physical weathering occurs only in cold climates, whereas chemical weathering is exclusive to warm, humid environments.
- Physical weathering involves the transport of weathered materials by wind, while chemical weathering involves their transport by water.
- Physical weathering changes the chemical composition of rocks, while chemical weathering only changes their size.
- Physical weathering breaks down rocks through mechanical processes, while chemical weathering alters their composition through chemical reactions. (correct)
How does the concept of 'sustainable development' relate to the management of natural resources?
How does the concept of 'sustainable development' relate to the management of natural resources?
- Sustainable development prioritizes the use of non-renewable resources to ensure rapid economic growth.
- Sustainable development focuses solely on preserving natural habitats without considering human needs.
- Sustainable development aims to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (correct)
- Sustainable development advocates for the complete abandonment of industrial activities to prevent environmental degradation.
What is a major consequence of deforestation on the Earth's environment?
What is a major consequence of deforestation on the Earth's environment?
In the context of plate tectonics, what geological feature is commonly associated with divergent plate boundaries?
In the context of plate tectonics, what geological feature is commonly associated with divergent plate boundaries?
Which layer of the Earth is best described as a mostly-solid rocky layer?
Which layer of the Earth is best described as a mostly-solid rocky layer?
Which factor primarily determines the type of biome that will develop in a particular region?
Which factor primarily determines the type of biome that will develop in a particular region?
What is the role of the atmosphere's ozone layer?
What is the role of the atmosphere's ozone layer?
How do glaciers influence the landscape?
How do glaciers influence the landscape?
What geological process is most directly responsible for the occurrence of earthquakes?
What geological process is most directly responsible for the occurrence of earthquakes?
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Physical Geography
Physical Geography
The branch of geography that studies the Earth's natural features and processes.
Earth's Crust
Earth's Crust
The outermost solid layer of the Earth, divided into continental and oceanic types.
Plate Boundaries
Plate Boundaries
Places where Earth's lithospheric plates meet and interact.
Divergent Boundaries
Divergent Boundaries
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Mountains
Mountains
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Weathering
Weathering
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Water Cycle
Water Cycle
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Climate
Climate
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Biome
Biome
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Natural Hazards
Natural Hazards
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