Social Studies Syllabus-Chapter 1 Study Guide (pp. 9-11)

Chapter One Study Guide - Part 1 (pp. 9 – 11)
In your small groups answer the following questions. You use the back of this paper, if necessary-due Thursday

1. List the four major landforms, the elevation, and relief of each one:
Landform: Elevation in Feet Type of relief
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. Explain the main characteristics of each layer of the earth’s structure (what is each layer made of)
A. Inner Core –

B. Outer Core-

C. Mantle-

D. Crust-

3. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?



4. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?



5. How were the Himalayas formed?



6. How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?



7. What is a common cause of earthquakes?



8. What happens at the core that can cause volcanoes?



9. How can scientists tell that the Pangaea theory is possible?



10. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?