Relatively flat, raised areas of land are called plateaus.

a. True

b. False

What are the economic, environmental, and social benefits of creating dams?

What is the major mountain in south america?

Why can't contour lines cross? a. mountains and valleys are different. b. a location can only have one elevation. c. it would make the map too difficult to read. d. terrain can only be going up or heading down.

Much of Alaska is covered by

We feel cool during cloudy day, why

1. Describe the most important diagnostic properties in igneous rocks. 2. What minerals would you expect to form in basalt? (Hint: Consider composition and Bowen's reaction series). Explain your answer.

What is the most important role of the ecosystems of the Andes? A. Keep the environment stable and reduces air pollution B. Reduce the chance of floods, desertification, and landslides C. Regulate the availability of freshwater D. All of the above

All of the following are examples of thematic maps except:

Which is used by scientists as evidence that Earth's inner core is solid? O A. S waves cannot travel through the inner core, creating a shadow zone. O B. Seismic waves change speed when they go from the inner core to the outer core. O C.

What role did geography play in the early African kingdoms? Volcanic eruptions scared away attackers. Mineral deposits brought wealth and power. The Great Rift separated them from the continent. Tropical storms extended the growing season.