Physical Test Flashcards
Geo
Into which body of water do the rivers flow, WEST of the continental divide?
Gulf of Mexico.
In relation to the timberline, where is it that no trees grow?
Cold areas with high elevation.
Which body of water forms part of the northern border of the state of Ohio?
Lake erie.
Climate regions vary with changes in what two factors?
Elevation and latitude.
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence seaway system links the Great Lakes with what body of water?
Atlantic.
Where are the Mississippi’s River’s headwaters located?
Minnesota
Where is the only place in the contiguous United States that has tropical climate with a distinct dry season?
Florida
Describe the Florida Everglades
Swamp like, subtropical, contains rare and exotic animals.
Define prairie.
A large open area of grassland.
What is the canadian shield.
A large rock area that is the core of north america.
Describe the rocky mountains.
Young, pointy and high mountains the go through canada to mexico.
Is Death Valley above or below sea level?
Below
What body of water does the Mississippi River empty into?
Gulf of Mexico.
Explain the difference in precipitation between the windward and leeward sides of a mountain.
LEEWARD: moist and sheltered from wind
WINDWARD: dry climate
How were the Great Lakes formed?
Glaciers.
