Physical and Environmental Geography Unit Test

1. What is the difference between weather and climate?

2. What is the greenhouse effect and how does it contribute to global warming?

3. Explain the process of the water cycle.

4. What are the major factors that influence climate?

5. What are the main types of biomes found on Earth and what are their characteristics?

6. Describe the process of erosion and its effects on the Earth's surface.

7. What is the ozone layer and why is it important?

8. Explain the theory of plate tectonics and how it shapes the Earth's surface.

9. Discuss the causes and consequences of deforestation.

10. What is the importance of biodiversity and why should we strive to preserve it?

11. Describe the concept of sustainable development and its importance in managing natural resources.

12. Explain the concept of urban sprawl and its effects on the environment.

13. Discuss the major causes and effects of air pollution.

14. What are the main sources of water pollution and how do they affect ecosystems?

15. Describe the process of desertification and its impact on the environment.

16. Explain the concept of renewable and non-renewable resources and give examples of each.

17. How does human activity contribute to climate change and what are the potential consequences?

18. Discuss the importance and challenges of managing waste effectively.

19. Explain the concept of sustainable agriculture and its benefits.

20. Describe the process of species extinction and the role of human activities in accelerating it.