4th Qtr EXAM

Question 1

a two-dimensional graphical representation of the Earth.

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Map -

Question 2

• a three-dimensional spherical model of the Earth.

Answer 2

Globe

Question 3

• system that is used to locate places using degrees of latitude and longitude.
  Latitude is stated first when indicating a location.

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Geographic Coordinate System

Question 4

horizontal imaginary lines that run from east to west of a
map or globe.

Answer 4

Latitudes:

Question 5

divides the northern hemisphere and southern
hemisphere.

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Equator:

Question 6

Countries in this zone experience a tropical climate, with two
seasons: dry and wet seasons.

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TROPICS -

Question 7

Countries located in these zones experience cold
temperatures all year round.

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POLAR/FRIGID ZONES -

Question 8

• Countries in these
  zones experience four seasons.

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NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN TEMPERATE ZONE

Question 9

vertical imaginary lines that run from north to south
of a map or globe.

Answer 9

Longitudes -

Question 10

divides the western hemisphere and
eastern hemisphere.

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Prime meridian:

Question 11

a specific point on Earth’s surface defined by coordinates like latitude and longitude.

Answer 11

Absolute Location -

Question 12

place’s position in relation to other landmarks or features.

Answer 12

Relative Location -

Question 13

uses the bodies of water.

Answer 13

Insular Location -

Question 14

made up of a group or chain of islands surrounded by bodies of water.

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Archipelago -

Question 15

Layers of the atmosphere

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Troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
exosphere

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this is where weather occurs and clouds are formed.

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Troposphere – (1st

layer)

Question 17

contains ozone layer which absorbs and filters UV radiation.

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Stratosphere – (2nd

layer)

Question 18

contains the mesopause, the coldest point in the Earth’s atmosphere. Meteor burn in

this layer, letting us witness meteor showers.

Answer 18

Mesosphere – (3rd

layer)

Question 19

contains ionosphere, displaying northern and southern lights.

Answer 19

Thermosphere – (4th

layer)

Question 19

) is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. Satellites and space stations orbit within this

layer.

Answer 19

Exosphere – (5th

layer

Question 20

changes in the climate that will last for a long period.

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Climate Change -

Question 21

it is a phenomenon when the atmosphere keeps a larger amount of heat than it should.

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Global Warming -

Question 22

plays a crucial role in climate change by trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and
contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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Greenhouse Effect -

Question 23

winds that are evident near bodies of water.

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Breezes -

Question 23

Factors affecting seasons:

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1. Tilt of the Earth
2. Earth’s orbit

Question 24

is the circular motion of an object around a fixed line that crosses the center of this object.

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Earth’s Rotation -

Question 25

Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of

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23.5°

Question 26

the Earth rotates about an imaginary line that spears through the North
Pole and comes out of the South Pole.

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The Earth’s axis -

Question 27

Revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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Earth’s Revolution -

Question 27

The point where Earth is nearest to the sun is called

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perihelion.

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is the event on which the unequal duration between day and night is greatest.

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Solstices -

Question 27

The point where Earth is farthest from the sun is
called

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aphelion.

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stands for the day on which the duration of day and night is equal.

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Equinoxes -

Question 28

• due to the Earth’s tilt, when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun (winter),
  there is no daylight for 24 hours.

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Polar night phenomenon

Question 28

due to the Earth’s tilt, when the North Pole is tilted towards the sun (summer),
there is no night, and the sun remains visible 24 hours a day. This is called as the

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Midnight sun phenomenon -

Question 29

• June to November
• Frequent heavy rainfall and strong winds that turn into typhoons

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Wet/Rainy Season

Question 30

• December to May
• Clear skies, sunny weather, and cooler temperatures

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Dry Season