Social Studies Ch. 1.2 Questions and Study Guide

Chapter 1.2 Questions
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1. 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-



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



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



4. How were the Himalayas formed?



5. What is a common cause of earthquakes?



6. What happens in the mantle that can cause volcanoes?



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

8. Give one example how wind erosion has helped people.

9. Give one example how wind erosion has not helped people.


10. How have glaciers affect humans in the past?



11. How have glaciers affected physical geography of the earth in the past?



12. Why did early civilizations prefer to settle near waterways?



13. Explain the difference between climate and weather?




14. Tell three things that determine (or shape) our climate? Be sure to explain how each of these things affects our climate.
A.


B.


C.


15. How can a place’s latitude help you predict temperatures in that region?



16. How do mountains affect precipitation?



17. All the continents are separated except for two. Name these 2 continents. What landform separates them?