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Which item is part of both the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

A
tulip bulbs
B
flying birds
C
water vapor
D
mineral quartz
3

How does erosion affect the geosphere?

A
It fills deep valleys with rich soil.
B
It adds height to a landscape.
C
It alters the shapes of landscapes.
D
It makes the sides of cliffs jagged.
5

How does climate affect where deciduous forests and taigas grow?

A
Deciduous forests grow in mild, temperate climates, while taigas grow in cool, continental climates.
B
Deciduous forests grow in cold, polar climates, while taigas grow in warm, tropical climates.
C
Deciduous forests grow in warm, tropical climates, while taigas grow in cold, polar climates.
D
Deciduous forests grow in cool, continental climates, while taigas grow in mild, temperate climates.
6

Match each climate zone to the correct location and description.

Answer:

continental|arid|polar|tropical|temperate

7

Drag and drop each description to match it to the correct geographic factor.

Answer:

the shape and contour of Earth’s surface|the distance north or south of the equator|the height above sea level|the recurring patterns of water circulating in Earth’s seas|the recurring patterns of air movement over Earth’s surface|the location of a place on one of Earth’s seven main landmasses

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The Himalayan mountain range formed along a seam between two plates. What caused its formation?

A
tectonic plates moving apart on convergent boundaries
B
tectonic plates rubbing against each other
C
tectonic plates colliding on divergent boundaries
D
tectonic plates colliding on convergent boundaries

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