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Human systems, one of the six essential elements of geography, can be compared to human/environment interaction and __________, two of the five themes of geography.

A
place
B
movement
C
location
D
region
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One of the purposes of FEMA and the Red Cross is to __________.

A
provide daily weather forecasts
B
help people in disaster situations
C
track and categorize storms
D
issue severe weather alerts
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Which type of severe weather produces dangerous lightning and hail?

A
a hurricane
B
a thunderstorm
C
a tornado
D
a tsunami
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The Earth receives different amounts of energy from the Sun in each hemisphere because __________.

A
its biosphere is large
B
its oceans cover its surface
C
its axis is tilted
D
its atmosphere sustains life
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Which of the following examples best illustrates absolute location?

A
It’s next to the World Cup stadium.
B
It’s between Siemert Road and Beit Road.
C
It’s in Gauteng, South Africa, at 26.2° S, 28.1° E.
D
It’s near Johannesburg, South Africa.
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What is the theory of continental drift? What did Alfred Wegener notice that helped him to create this theory?

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Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Doc Searls The body of water in the photo above is formed at the mouth of a river where saltwater and freshwater meet. Which body of water is shown in this photo?

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A
a plateau
B
a strait
C
an estuary
D
a peninsula

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