Introduction to Physical Geography: Learn Earth's Physical Systems

Question 1

The study of landforms and the processes that shape them is known as:

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Oceanography

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Hydrology

Question 2

The process by which water moves through the Earth's system is called:

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The water cycle

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The carbon cycle

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The nitrogen cycle

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The oxygen cycle

Question 3

The study of the distribution of plants and animals on Earth is known as:

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Biogeography

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Hydrology

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a branch of physical geography?

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Sociology

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Hydrology

Question 5

What is the study of the Earth's surface features called?

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Geomorphology

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Geology

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Climatology

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Ecology

Question 6

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 7

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Transportation

Question 8

Which of the following is a major river system in the United Kingdom?

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River Thames

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River Nile

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River Amazon

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River Mississippi

Question 9

What is the name of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

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Ben Nevis

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Mount Everest

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Scafell Pike

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Snowdon

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a method used to study physical geography?

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Divination

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Fieldwork

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Remote sensing

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Experimentation

Question 11

What is the term for the boundary between two different types of air masses?

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Front

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Ridge

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Trough

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Jet stream

Question 12

Which of these is not a branch of physical geography?

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History

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Biogeography

Question 13

Which of the following is not a branch of physical geography?

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Astronomy

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Hydrology

Question 14

Which of the following is not a renewable resource?

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Coal

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Water

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Wind energy

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Geothermal energy

Question 15

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres called?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 16

Which of the following is not an impact of human activities on the physical environment?

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Photosynthesis

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Deforestation

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Climate change

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Pollution

Question 17

What is the name of the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment?

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Ecology

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Biology

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Geology

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Chemistry

Question 18

What is the main goal of physical geography?

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To understand the physical processes that shape the Earth

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To study the interactions between humans and the environment

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To predict future environmental changes

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To map the Earth's surface

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a branch of physical geography?

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Biology

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Oceanography

Question 20

Which instrument is used to measure air temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 21

What is the scientific study of Earth's oceans called?

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Oceanography

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Hydrology

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Climatology

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Geology

Question 22

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

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Water

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Fossil fuels

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Minerals

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Land

Question 23

What is the gaseous layer surrounding Earth called?

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

Question 24

What is the process by which water seeps through the soil called?

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Percolation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Transpiration

Question 25

What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres called?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 26

In physical geography, what does the term 'scale' mean and why is it important?

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Scale refers to the ratio between the size of features on a map or diagram and their actual size.

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Scale is just the distance on a map.

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Scale is only important for making maps.

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Scale is not a significant concept in physical geography.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a branch of physical geography?

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Astronomy

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Hydrology

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Biogeography

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Geomorphology

Question 28

What is the study of the distribution of plants and animals on Earth called?

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Biogeography

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Ecology

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Zoology

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Botany

Question 29

Which of the following is a physical process that shapes Earth's surface?

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Erosion

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Condensation

Question 30

What is the term for the highest point on a mountain?

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Peak

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Crater

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Ridge

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Valley

Question 31

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 32

Which of the following is a type of rock formed from cooled lava?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Organic

Question 33

What is the name of the instrument used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 34

What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 35

What are the ethical responsibilities of physical geographers in their work?

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Prioritize environmental sustainability

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Respect local communities and cultures

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Publish their findings widely

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Avoid studying controversial topics

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a major branch of physical geography?

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Sociology

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Biogeography

Question 37

What is the specialized field of geography that studies the Earth's atmosphere called?

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Climatology

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Geology

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Oceanography

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Hydrology

Question 38

Which of the following is the primary physical process that creates mountains?

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Plate tectonics

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Glaciation

Question 39

Latitude has a critical influence on which major aspect of our planet?

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Temperature and climate patterns

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Ocean currents

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Plant and animal distribution

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Soil types

Question 40

The transition zone between two distinct ecosystems is termed as:

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Ecotone

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Biome

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Habitat

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Niche

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a branch of physical geography?

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Sociology

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Geology

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Climatology

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Oceanography

Question 42

Which subject is NOT a part of physical geography?

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Sociology

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Geomorphology

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Climatology

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Biogeography

Question 43

How does the interaction between the air and the oceans impact the weather around the world?

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It forms clouds and rain

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It affects ocean currents

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It causes earthquakes

Question 44

Which branch of physical geography studies the Earth's atmosphere and its processes?

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Meteorology

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Hydrology

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Biogeography

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Geomorphology

Question 45

What is the name for the boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other?

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Divergent boundary

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Subduction zone

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a major type of rock?

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Metallic

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Metamorphic

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

Question 47

Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

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Sunlight

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Oil

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 48

What is the name of the imaginary line that encircles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?

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Equator

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 49

Which instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

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Rain gauge

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

Question 50

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to produce energy called?

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Photosynthesis

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Transpiration

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Respiration

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Decomposition

Question 51

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert biome?

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Extreme temperatures

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Abundant rainfall

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Dense vegetation

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High biodiversity

Question 52

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Indian Ocean