Chapter 2: Earth's Physical Geography Study Guide
Mr. Kersey

Study these terms and concepts to prepare for your Chapter 2 test. Try to ask yourself questions based on these items and then answer them without looking at your book or notes.

Section 1
• ALL key terms
• How the earth moves in space and its relation to the sun (earth-sun relationship)
• How day and night are related to the rotation of the earth
• The relationship between the earth's tilt and orbits and seasonal changes

Section 2
• ALL key terms
• Forces that shape the land (such as volcanoes, etc)
• The theory of plate tectonics

Section 3
• ALL key terms
• The difference between weather and climate
• How landforms and bodies of water affect weather and climate
• How wind and water currents affect climate and weather
• The causes of wind and ocean currents

Section 4
• ALL key terms
• Compare and contrast the major climate regions
• Know examples of the kinds of vegetation found in the major climate regions
• How temperature, precipitation, and elevation affect climate in a region

• Know how to read and use Special Geography Graphs (think climate graph)

Here are some sample test questions for the upcoming geography test. Sample test questions can always be found by clicking on the sample test question links in the navigation menu.

Geography Chapter 2 Test: Earth’s Physical Geography

Main Ideas: Answer the following questions in no more than two sentences each.

1. What two factors cause the Earth to have seasons?

2. Why is there a six month period at the North Pole when the sun never sets and it is always daytime?

3. What is the theory of plate tectonics?

4. What is the difference between weather and climate?

5. The Earth’s rotation causes us to have east-west winds. What two factors cause us to have north-south winds?

6. Why might a place near a large body of water have a milder climate than another place at the same latitude, but further inland?

7. What kinds of vegetation will a person find in a Continental climate?

The study for Chapter 4: The Early English Colonies can be found under Stuff for Students or just follow the link below:

Chapter 4 Study Guide: The Early English Colonies

The following questions will help you prepare for the upcoming test on the material discussed in class and in the book. You should be able to answer these questions without help and explain significant details.

1. List the four features of Divine Revelation that we discussed.

2. With whom did Divine Revelation begin and with whom did it reach its pinnacle or high point?

3. Why is Scripture alone not enough to reveal all that we need to know about God and Jesus Christ?

4. What is the deposit of faith and how does the Church guard it?