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Which layer of the Earth is primarily involved in weather phenomena?
Which layer of the Earth is primarily involved in weather phenomena?
What process is primarily responsible for mountain building?
What process is primarily responsible for mountain building?
Which type of rock forms from cooling and solidification of magma?
Which type of rock forms from cooling and solidification of magma?
Which natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?
Which natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?
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Which movement indicates tectonic plates sliding past one another?
Which movement indicates tectonic plates sliding past one another?
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What are the four main spheres of the Earth and how do they interact with one another?
What are the four main spheres of the Earth and how do they interact with one another?
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Explain the Continental Drift Theory and its significance in understanding plate tectonics.
Explain the Continental Drift Theory and its significance in understanding plate tectonics.
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Describe the rock cycle and list the three major families of rock.
Describe the rock cycle and list the three major families of rock.
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What are the characteristics of the Natural Vegetation region of Toronto, and why is it important for agriculture?
What are the characteristics of the Natural Vegetation region of Toronto, and why is it important for agriculture?
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Define natural disasters and discuss their potential effects on human populations.
Define natural disasters and discuss their potential effects on human populations.
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Study Notes
Unit 2 Part 1 Review: Physical Geography
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Test Structure:
- Part A: Multiple Choice (10 marks - knowledge)
- Part B: Matching (10 marks - thinking)
- Part C: Short Answer Questions (5 marks - communication)
- Part D: Types of Plate Movement (5 marks - application)
- Materials needed: pencil, pen, highlighter, eraser, correction fluid/tape, ruler and calculator.
Content Review
- Earth's Spheres: Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and cryosphere
- Geological History: Pangaea, Earth's major tectonic plates, plate movement (subduction), Continental Drift Theory
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Landform Processes:
- Mountain building (folding, faulting, volcanism)
- Forces of erosion (weathering, erosion, deposition)
- Landforms: Mountains, hills, plains, valleys, etc.
- Rock Cycle: Magma, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock
- Rock Types: Three families of rock; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Uses and strengths of different rocks.
- Canada's Natural Vegetation Regions: Location of Toronto, best regions for agriculture, newest diamond mining region.
- Earthquakes: Surface and body waves, Richter scale, seismograph, seismogram, modified Mercalli scale
- Volcanoes: Intra-volcanism, hotspots, plumes
- Tropical Storms (hurricanes): Category 1-5, global warming and possible effects
- Natural Disasters: Basic definitions and effects
Skills Review
- Landform processes: Knowledge of the plate movements.
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Description
This quiz reviews key concepts in Physical Geography, including Earth's spheres, geological history, and landform processes. It features multiple choice, matching, short answer questions, and application-based scenarios on plate movement and the rock cycle. Prepare to test your knowledge and understanding of the dynamic processes shaping our planet!
