// Questions file created by MCBuilder © Mike Capstick // It is a javascript file of data from me@me.com gametitle='Geography'; questions=new Array(); questions[1]='Absolute Humidity is~the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.~the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.~a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.~the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.~a person who draws or makes maps or charts.~A~1~1~
Absolute Humidity is the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.
Carrying capacity is the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.
Cartographer is a person who draws or makes maps or charts.
Elevation is the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.
Physiographic region is a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.
'; questions[2]='Absolute location is~the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.~places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.~the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~A~1~1~
Absolute location is the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Spreading ridges is places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.
Windward is the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.
'; questions[3]='Acid Rain is~rain that has become more acidic than normal~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.~a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.~the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.~A~1~1~
Acid Rain is rain that has become more acidic than normal
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
Moraine is the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.
Nodal Region is a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.
Topographic map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.
'; questions[4]='Active volcano is~a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.~the study of the surface waters of the Earth.~a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.~the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.~molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.~A~1~1~
Active volcano is a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.
Elevation is the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.
Glacier is a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.
Hydrography is the study of the surface waters of the Earth.
Magma is molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.
'; questions[5]='Air Mass is~a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~A~1~1~
Air Mass is a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[6]='Alluvia is~clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials~a very large body of igneous rock, usually granite, which has been exposed by erosion of the overlying rock.~a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.~the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.~A~1~1~
Absolute location is the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.
Alluvia is clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.
Batholith is a very large body of igneous rock, usually granite, which has been exposed by erosion of the overlying rock.
Mediterranean climate is a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Primary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials
'; questions[7]='Altitude is~height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.~the lowest elevation at which snow remains from year to year and does not melt during the summer.~a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.~the growing of plants, especially vegetables, in water containing essential mineral nutrients rather than in soil.~a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.~A~1~1~
Active volcano is a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.
Altitude is height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.
Dome is a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.
Hydroponics is the growing of plants, especially vegetables, in water containing essential mineral nutrients rather than in soil.
Snowline is the lowest elevation at which snow remains from year to year and does not melt during the summer.
'; questions[8]='Anthracite is~a hard coal containing little volatile matter.~a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.~the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.~A~1~1~
Anthracite is a hard coal containing little volatile matter.
Continental Divide is the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Globe is a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.
Riparian rights is the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.
'; questions[9]='Arete is~a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.~measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.~unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.~A~1~1~
Arete is a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.
Arroy is a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Hazardous Waste is unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.
Viscosity is measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.
'; questions[10]='Arroy is~a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.~the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.~a type of farming in semi-arid or dry grassland areas without irrigation growing drought-tolerant crops.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.~A~1~1~
Arroy is a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.
Dry Farming is a type of farming in semi-arid or dry grassland areas without irrigation growing drought-tolerant crops.
Leaching is a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.
Lithosphere is the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
'; questions[11]='Atlas is~a bound collection of maps.~a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.~a time of widespread glaciation~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~A~1~1~
Atlas is a bound collection of maps.
Ice age is a time of widespread glaciation
Loess is a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
'; questions[12]='Atmosphere is~the mixture of gases, aerosols, solid particles, and water vapor that envelops the Earth.~crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.~technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn~a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.~an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.~A~1~1~
Atmosphere is the mixture of gases, aerosols, solid particles, and water vapor that envelops the Earth.
Conurbation is an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.
Sinkhole is crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.
Topographic map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.
Tropics is technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
'; questions[13]='Badlands is~very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.~having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.~A~1~1~
Badlands is very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Feral animal is a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.
Glaciation is having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
'; questions[14]='Base Level is~the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.~an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.~places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.~a broad area of very old rocks above sea level that is usually characterized by thin, poor soils and low population densities.~measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.~A~1~1~
Base Level is the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.
Mesa is an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.
Shield is a broad area of very old rocks above sea level that is usually characterized by thin, poor soils and low population densities.
Spreading ridges is places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.
Viscosity is measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.
'; questions[15]='Batholith is~a very large body of igneous rock, usually granite, which has been exposed by erosion of the overlying rock.~a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.~the shortest distance between two places on the Earth\'s surface.~an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.~an area of diminished precipitation on the lee~A~1~1~
Batholith is a very large body of igneous rock, usually granite, which has been exposed by erosion of the overlying rock.
Enclave is a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.
Equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Great circle route is the shortest distance between two places on the Earth\'s surface.
Rainshadow is an area of diminished precipitation on the lee
'; questions[16]='Bedrock is~the solid rock that underlies all soil or other loose material; the rock material that breaks down eventually to form soil.~the period from the average date of the last frost~a line of bold cliffs.~a narrow projection of a larger territory~an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.~A~1~1~
Bedrock is the solid rock that underlies all soil or other loose material; the rock material that breaks down eventually to form soil.
Equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Growing season is the period from the average date of the last frost
Palisades is a line of bold cliffs.
Panhandle is a narrow projection of a larger territory
'; questions[17]='Bilingual is~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~the Earth\'s outermost layer.~A~1~1~
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Crust is the Earth\'s outermost layer.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
Viscosity is measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.
'; questions[18]='Biological Diversity is~a concept recognizing the variety of life forms in an area of the Earth and the ecological interdependence of these life forms.~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~a picture of a place that is usually drawn to scale on a flat surface.~an active volcano that is in repose~a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.~A~1~1~
Biological Diversity is a concept recognizing the variety of life forms in an area of the Earth and the ecological interdependence of these life forms.
Dormant volcano is an active volcano that is in repose
Map is a picture of a place that is usually drawn to scale on a flat surface.
Stratovolcano is a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
'; questions[19]='Biosphere is~the realm of all living things.~agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~a steep cliff or steep slope, formed either because of faulting or by the erosion of inclined rock strata.~land that has been divided into surveyed lots.~A~1~1~
Biosphere is the realm of all living things.
Fallow is agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.
Platted land is land that has been divided into surveyed lots.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
Scarp is a steep cliff or steep slope, formed either because of faulting or by the erosion of inclined rock strata.
'; questions[20]='Biota is~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.~located on or inhabiting the banks or the area near a river or lake.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.~A~1~1~
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Hinterland is the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.
Mesa is an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.
Riverine is located on or inhabiting the banks or the area near a river or lake.
'; questions[21]='Bituminous is~a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~the growing of plants, especially vegetables, in water containing essential mineral nutrients rather than in soil.~places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.~height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.~A~1~1~
Altitude is height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.
Bituminous is a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.
Hydroponics is the growing of plants, especially vegetables, in water containing essential mineral nutrients rather than in soil.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
Spreading ridges is places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.
'; questions[22]='Boundary is~a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.~the right and power to apply the law; the territorial range of legal authority or control.~the period from the average date of the last frost~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~the realm of all living things.~A~1~1~
Biosphere is the realm of all living things.
Boundary is a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.
Growing season is the period from the average date of the last frost
Jurisdiction is the right and power to apply the law; the territorial range of legal authority or control.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[23]='Butte is~an isolated hill or mountain with steep or precipitous sides, usually having a smaller summit area than a mesa.~a family that includes three or more generations.~an area of diminished precipitation on the lee~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~a flowing mixture of water and debris~A~1~1~
Butte is an isolated hill or mountain with steep or precipitous sides, usually having a smaller summit area than a mesa.
Extended family is a family that includes three or more generations.
Mudflow is a flowing mixture of water and debris
Rainshadow is an area of diminished precipitation on the lee
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
'; questions[24]='Caprock is~a stratum of erosion-resistant sedimentary rock~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~A~1~1~
Caprock is a stratum of erosion-resistant sedimentary rock
Geosphere is the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[25]='Carrying capacity is~the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.~parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.~a stratum of erosion-resistant sedimentary rock~the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.~the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.~A~1~1~
Absolute location is the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.
Caprock is a stratum of erosion-resistant sedimentary rock
Carrying capacity is the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.
Contour lines is parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.
Lithosphere is the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
'; questions[26]='Cartographer is~a person who draws or makes maps or charts.~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.~an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.~either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.~A~1~1~
Badlands is very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.
Cartographer is a person who draws or makes maps or charts.
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
Temperature inversion is an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.
Tree line is either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.
'; questions[27]='CBD is~the central business district of an urban area, typically containing an intense concentration of office and retail activities.~molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.~the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.~a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.~the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.~A~1~1~
Carrying capacity is the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.
CBD is the central business district of an urban area, typically containing an intense concentration of office and retail activities.
Hydrosphere is the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
International Date Line is a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.
Magma is molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.
'; questions[28]='Chaparral is~a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.~a person who draws or makes maps or charts.~the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.~a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.~located on or inhabiting the banks or the area near a river or lake.~A~1~1~
Arete is a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.
Cartographer is a person who draws or makes maps or charts.
Chaparral is a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.
Lava is the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.
Riverine is located on or inhabiting the banks or the area near a river or lake.
'; questions[29]='Chinook is~a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.~crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.~a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.~a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.~a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting.~A~1~1~
Active volcano is a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.
Chaparral is a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.
Chinook is a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.
Escarpment is a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting.
Sinkhole is crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.
'; questions[30]='Cinder cone is~a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.~a family that includes three or more generations.~an isolated hill or mountain with steep or precipitous sides, usually having a smaller summit area than a mesa.~technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn~the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.~A~1~1~
Butte is an isolated hill or mountain with steep or precipitous sides, usually having a smaller summit area than a mesa.
Cinder cone is a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.
Elevation is the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.
Extended family is a family that includes three or more generations.
Tropics is technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
'; questions[31]='Climax vegetation is~the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.~the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.~an active volcano that is in repose~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.~A~1~1~
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Climax vegetation is the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.
Confluence is the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.
Dormant volcano is an active volcano that is in repose
Prime Meridian is an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.
'; questions[32]='Confluence is~the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.~places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.~a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.~bearing cones; from the conifer family.~a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.~A~1~1~
Confluence is the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.
Coniferous is bearing cones; from the conifer family.
Glacier is a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.
Mantle is a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.
Spreading ridges is places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.
'; questions[33]='Coniferous is~bearing cones; from the conifer family.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~a narrow projection of a larger territory~unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.~A~1~1~
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Coniferous is bearing cones; from the conifer family.
Municipal waste is unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.
Panhandle is a narrow projection of a larger territory
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
'; questions[34]='Continent is~one of the large, continuous areas of the Earth into which the land surface is divided.~the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~a broad area of very old rocks above sea level that is usually characterized by thin, poor soils and low population densities.~A~1~1~
Continent is one of the large, continuous areas of the Earth into which the land surface is divided.
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Fall Line is the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
Shield is a broad area of very old rocks above sea level that is usually characterized by thin, poor soils and low population densities.
'; questions[35]='Continental climate is~the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities~the systematic analysis of population.~A~1~1~
Continental climate is the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.
Demography is the systematic analysis of population.
Emergent coastline is a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.
Quaternary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
'; questions[36]='Continental Divide is~the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.~precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.~the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.~a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.~a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.~A~1~1~
Air Mass is a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.
Arroy is a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.
Base Level is the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.
Continental Divide is the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.
Orographic rainfall is precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.
'; questions[37]='Contour lines is~parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.~the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.~a stratum of erosion-resistant sedimentary rock~a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.~a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.~A~1~1~
Caprock is a stratum of erosion-resistant sedimentary rock
Contour lines is parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.
Cryosphere is the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.
International Date Line is a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.
Mantle is a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.
'; questions[38]='Conurbation is~an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.~the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.~the Earth\'s outermost layer.~the side of a land mass sheltered from the wind - the opposite of windward.~A~1~1~
Base Level is the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.
Conurbation is an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.
Crust is the Earth\'s outermost layer.
Fault is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.
Leeward is the side of a land mass sheltered from the wind - the opposite of windward.
'; questions[39]='Crater is~the circular depression containing a volcanic vent.~a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.~A~1~1~
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Crater is the circular depression containing a volcanic vent.
Mediterranean climate is a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Open range is a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
'; questions[40]='Crust is~the Earth\'s outermost layer.~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.~A~1~1~
Absolute Humidity is the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.
Crust is the Earth\'s outermost layer.
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
Fault is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
'; questions[41]='Cryosphere is~the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.~a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.~a family that includes three or more generations.~an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~A~1~1~
Chinook is a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.
Cryosphere is the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.
Extended family is a family that includes three or more generations.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
Prime Meridian is an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.
'; questions[42]='Deciduous Forest is~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~the realm of all living things.~height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.~a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.~A~1~1~
Altitude is height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.
Biosphere is the realm of all living things.
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Cinder cone is a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
'; questions[43]='Degree is~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.~A~1~1~
Bituminous is a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.
Continental Divide is the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[44]='Demography is~the systematic analysis of population.~a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.~the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.~agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.~rain that has become more acidic than normal~A~1~1~
Acid Rain is rain that has become more acidic than normal
Climax vegetation is the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.
Demography is the systematic analysis of population.
Fallow is agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.
Mantle is a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.
'; questions[45]='Dome is~a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.~a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.~clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.~a sideways-directed explosion from the side or summit of a volcano.~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~A~1~1~
Alluvia is clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.
Dome is a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.
Lateral blast is a sideways-directed explosion from the side or summit of a volcano.
Mediterranean climate is a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
'; questions[46]='Dormant volcano is~an active volcano that is in repose~rocky and sandy surface material deposited by meltwater that flowed from a glacier.~the systematic analysis of population.~parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.~a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.~A~1~1~
Contour lines is parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.
Demography is the systematic analysis of population.
Dormant volcano is an active volcano that is in repose
Outwash is rocky and sandy surface material deposited by meltwater that flowed from a glacier.
Stratovolcano is a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.
'; questions[47]='Dry Farming is~a type of farming in semi-arid or dry grassland areas without irrigation growing drought-tolerant crops.~the mixture of gases, aerosols, solid particles, and water vapor that envelops the Earth.~one of the large, continuous areas of the Earth into which the land surface is divided.~a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.~the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.~A~1~1~
Absolute location is the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.
Atmosphere is the mixture of gases, aerosols, solid particles, and water vapor that envelops the Earth.
Continent is one of the large, continuous areas of the Earth into which the land surface is divided.
Dry Farming is a type of farming in semi-arid or dry grassland areas without irrigation growing drought-tolerant crops.
Loess is a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.
'; questions[48]='Elevation is~the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.~A~1~1~
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Elevation is the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.
Lacustrine plain is a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
Topographic map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.
'; questions[49]='Emergent coastline is~a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.~a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.~a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.~a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.~the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.~A~1~1~
Chaparral is a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.
Continental Divide is the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.
Emergent coastline is a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.
Mediterranean climate is a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Physiographic region is a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.
'; questions[50]='Enclave is~a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.~a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.~a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.~A~1~1~
Air Mass is a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.
Base Level is the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.
Enclave is a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Feral animal is a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.
'; questions[51]='Equator is~an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.~a pattern of lines on a chart or map, such as those representing latitude and longitude, which helps determine absolute location.~a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting.~the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~A~1~1~
Continental Divide is the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.
Equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Escarpment is a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Grid is a pattern of lines on a chart or map, such as those representing latitude and longitude, which helps determine absolute location.
'; questions[52]='Erratic is~a boulder that has been carried from its source by a glacier and deposited as the glacier melted.~a steep cliff or steep slope, formed either because of faulting or by the erosion of inclined rock strata.~the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.~a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~A~1~1~
Erratic is a boulder that has been carried from its source by a glacier and deposited as the glacier melted.
International Date Line is a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
Pleistocene is the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.
Scarp is a steep cliff or steep slope, formed either because of faulting or by the erosion of inclined rock strata.
'; questions[53]='Escarpment is~a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting.~a pattern of lines on a chart or map, such as those representing latitude and longitude, which helps determine absolute location.~the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.~an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~A~1~1~
Cryosphere is the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Escarpment is a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting.
Grid is a pattern of lines on a chart or map, such as those representing latitude and longitude, which helps determine absolute location.
Temperature inversion is an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.
'; questions[54]='Estuary is~the broad lower course of a river that is encroached on by the sea and affected by the tides.~a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.~the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.~A~1~1~
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
Elevation is the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.
Estuary is the broad lower course of a river that is encroached on by the sea and affected by the tides.
Glacial till is the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.
Longitude is a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.
'; questions[55]='Extended family is~a family that includes three or more generations.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.~a permanently frozen layer of soil.~the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.~A~1~1~
Altitude is height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Extended family is a family that includes three or more generations.
Fall Line is the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.
Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer of soil.
'; questions[56]='Extinct volcano is~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~one of the large, continuous areas of the Earth into which the land surface is divided.~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.~unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.~A~1~1~
Continent is one of the large, continuous areas of the Earth into which the land surface is divided.
Conurbation is an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Hazardous Waste is unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
'; questions[57]='Fall Line is~the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.~the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.~the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.~a plant that yields a blue vat dye.~a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers~A~1~1~
Cryosphere is the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.
Fall Line is the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.
Geomorphology is the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.
Indigo is a plant that yields a blue vat dye.
Latitude is a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers
'; questions[58]='Fallow is~agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.~molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~A~1~1~
Fallow is agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.
Magma is molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
'; questions[59]='Fault is~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.~a plant, such as the soybean, that bears nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots, and thereby increases soil nitrogen content.~the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.~either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.~the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.~A~1~1~
Fault is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.
Lava is the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.
Legume is a plant, such as the soybean, that bears nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots, and thereby increases soil nitrogen content.
Lithosphere is the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
Tree line is either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.
'; questions[60]='Fault-block mountain is~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~a person who draws or makes maps or charts.~a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.~the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.~a time of widespread glaciation~A~1~1~
Cartographer is a person who draws or makes maps or charts.
Continental climate is the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Ice age is a time of widespread glaciation
Nodal Region is a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.
'; questions[61]='Fault Zone is~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~A~1~1~
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Magma is molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.
'; questions[62]='Feral animal is~a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.~a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.~molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.~an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~A~1~1~
Feral animal is a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.
Magma is molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
Prime Meridian is an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.
Tundra is a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.
'; questions[63]='Geomorphology is~the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.~the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.~a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.~the period from the average date of the last frost~very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.~A~1~1~
Badlands is very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.
Geomorphology is the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.
Growing season is the period from the average date of the last frost
Hydrosphere is the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
Leaching is a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.
'; questions[64]='Geosphere is~the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.~the broad lower course of a river that is encroached on by the sea and affected by the tides.~the Earth\'s outermost layer.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.~A~1~1~
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Crust is the Earth\'s outermost layer.
Estuary is the broad lower course of a river that is encroached on by the sea and affected by the tides.
Geosphere is the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.
Metamorphic Rock is rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.
'; questions[65]='Ghetto is~the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities~a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.~manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.~the shortest distance between two places on the Earth\'s surface.~A~1~1~
Ghetto is the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.
Globe is a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.
Great circle route is the shortest distance between two places on the Earth\'s surface.
Heavy industry is manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.
Quaternary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities
'; questions[66]='Glacial till is~the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.~a person who draws or makes maps or charts.~the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.~the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~A~1~1~
Absolute Humidity is the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.
Absolute location is the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.
Cartographer is a person who draws or makes maps or charts.
Glacial till is the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[67]='Glaciation is~having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.~bearing cones; from the conifer family.~the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.~a time of widespread glaciation~a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.~A~1~1~
Coniferous is bearing cones; from the conifer family.
Emergent coastline is a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.
Glaciation is having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.
Ice age is a time of widespread glaciation
Pleistocene is the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.
'; questions[68]='Glacier is~a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.~an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.~rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.~a person who draws or makes maps or charts.~the realm of all living things.~A~1~1~
Biosphere is the realm of all living things.
Cartographer is a person who draws or makes maps or charts.
Glacier is a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.
Metamorphic Rock is rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.
Temperature inversion is an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.
'; questions[69]='Globe is~a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~A~1~1~
Badlands is very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
Globe is a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
'; questions[70]='Great circle route is~the shortest distance between two places on the Earth\'s surface.~the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.~a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.~the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.~the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.~A~1~1~
Base Level is the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.
Great circle route is the shortest distance between two places on the Earth\'s surface.
Open range is a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.
Water table is the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.
Windward is the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.
'; questions[71]='Grid is~a pattern of lines on a chart or map, such as those representing latitude and longitude, which helps determine absolute location.~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.~a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.~A~1~1~
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Emergent coastline is a shoreline resulting from a rise in land surface elevation relative to sea level.
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Grid is a pattern of lines on a chart or map, such as those representing latitude and longitude, which helps determine absolute location.
Silo is usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.
'; questions[72]='Growing season is~the period from the average date of the last frost~an isolated hill or mountain of resistant rock rising above an eroded lowland.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~a flowing mixture of water and debris~A~1~1~
Growing season is the period from the average date of the last frost
Monadnock is an isolated hill or mountain of resistant rock rising above an eroded lowland.
Mudflow is a flowing mixture of water and debris
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
'; questions[73]='Harmonic tremor is~continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~half of the Earth, usually conceived as resulting from the division of the globe into two equal parts of either north and south or east and west.~bearing cones; from the conifer family.~the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.~A~1~1~
Carrying capacity is the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.
Coniferous is bearing cones; from the conifer family.
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Harmonic tremor is continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.
Hemisphere is half of the Earth, usually conceived as resulting from the division of the globe into two equal parts of either north and south or east and west.
'; questions[74]='Hazardous Waste is~unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials~the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.~the Earth\'s outermost layer.~a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers~A~1~1~
Climax vegetation is the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.
Crust is the Earth\'s outermost layer.
Hazardous Waste is unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.
Latitude is a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers
Primary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials
'; questions[75]='Heavy industry is~manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.~the systematic analysis of population.~the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~A~1~1~
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Confluence is the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.
Demography is the systematic analysis of population.
Heavy industry is manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
'; questions[76]='Hemisphere is~half of the Earth, usually conceived as resulting from the division of the globe into two equal parts of either north and south or east and west.~a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.~the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.~A~1~1~
Confluence is the place at which two streams flow together to form one larger stream.
Hemisphere is half of the Earth, usually conceived as resulting from the division of the globe into two equal parts of either north and south or east and west.
Magma is molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.
Mediterranean climate is a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
'; questions[77]='Hinterland is~the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.~an isolated hill or mountain with steep or precipitous sides, usually having a smaller summit area than a mesa.~the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.~technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~A~1~1~
Butte is an isolated hill or mountain with steep or precipitous sides, usually having a smaller summit area than a mesa.
Hinterland is the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
Tropics is technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Windward is the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.
'; questions[78]='Hot spot is~an area in the middle of a lithospheric plate where magma rises from the mantle and erupts at the Earth\'s surface.~places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.~precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.~a climate strongly influenced by an oceanic environment.~the distance between the two rails of a railroad.~A~1~1~
Hot spot is an area in the middle of a lithospheric plate where magma rises from the mantle and erupts at the Earth\'s surface.
Maritime climate is a climate strongly influenced by an oceanic environment.
Orographic rainfall is precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.
Rail gauge is the distance between the two rails of a railroad.
Spreading ridges is places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.
'; questions[79]='Humus is~partially decomposed organic soil material.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.~a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.~the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.~A~1~1~
Absolute Humidity is the mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space.
Continental climate is the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.
Dome is a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.
Humus is partially decomposed organic soil material.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
'; questions[80]='Hydrography is~the study of the surface waters of the Earth.~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.~a family that includes three or more generations.~A~1~1~
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Extended family is a family that includes three or more generations.
Hydrography is the study of the surface waters of the Earth.
Mesa is an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
'; questions[81]='Hydroponics is~the growing of plants, especially vegetables, in water containing essential mineral nutrients rather than in soil.~the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.~unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.~a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials~A~1~1~
Arete is a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.
Ghetto is the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.
Hazardous Waste is unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.
Hydroponics is the growing of plants, especially vegetables, in water containing essential mineral nutrients rather than in soil.
Primary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials
'; questions[82]='Hydrosphere is~the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.~a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.~the distance between the two rails of a railroad.~A~1~1~
Heavy industry is manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.
Hydrosphere is the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
Nodal Region is a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
Rail gauge is the distance between the two rails of a railroad.
'; questions[83]='Ice age is~a time of widespread glaciation~very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.~a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.~A~1~1~
Badlands is very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.
Elevation is the height of a point on the Earth\'s surface with respect to sea level.
Enclave is a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.
Ice age is a time of widespread glaciation
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
'; questions[84]='Igneous rock is~rock formed when molten material cools.~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.~A~1~1~
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Igneous rock is rock formed when molten material cools.
Lithosphere is the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
Quaternary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
'; questions[85]='Indentured labor is~work performed according to a binding contract between two parties.~continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~A~1~1~
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Harmonic tremor is continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.
Indentured labor is work performed according to a binding contract between two parties.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
'; questions[86]='Indigo is~a plant that yields a blue vat dye.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.~a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.~the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.~A~1~1~
Absolute location is the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.
Equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Indigo is a plant that yields a blue vat dye.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Open range is a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.
'; questions[87]='International Date Line is~a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.~agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.~a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.~A~1~1~
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Fallow is agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.
International Date Line is a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.
Lacustrine plain is a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.
Tree line is either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.
'; questions[88]='Isohyet is~a line on a map connecting points that receive equal precipitation.~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.~partially decomposed organic soil material.~A~1~1~
Humus is partially decomposed organic soil material.
Isohyet is a line on a map connecting points that receive equal precipitation.
Silo is usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
'; questions[89]='Jurisdiction is~the right and power to apply the law; the territorial range of legal authority or control.~technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.~A~1~1~
Hinterland is the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.
Jurisdiction is the right and power to apply the law; the territorial range of legal authority or control.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
Tropics is technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
'; questions[90]='Karst is~an area possessing surface topography resulting from the underground solution of subsurface limestone or dolomite.~the right and power to apply the law; the territorial range of legal authority or control.~the solid rock that underlies all soil or other loose material; the rock material that breaks down eventually to form soil.~a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.~height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.~A~1~1~
Altitude is height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.
Bedrock is the solid rock that underlies all soil or other loose material; the rock material that breaks down eventually to form soil.
Jurisdiction is the right and power to apply the law; the territorial range of legal authority or control.
Karst is an area possessing surface topography resulting from the underground solution of subsurface limestone or dolomite.
Mantle is a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.
'; questions[91]='Lacustrine plain is~a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.~manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.~precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.~clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.~an active volcano that is in repose~A~1~1~
Alluvia is clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.
Dormant volcano is an active volcano that is in repose
Heavy industry is manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.
Lacustrine plain is a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.
Orographic rainfall is precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.
'; questions[92]='Lateral blast is~a sideways-directed explosion from the side or summit of a volcano.~a line on a map connecting points that receive equal precipitation.~a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.~partially decomposed organic soil material.~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~A~1~1~
Boundary is a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.
Humus is partially decomposed organic soil material.
Isohyet is a line on a map connecting points that receive equal precipitation.
Lateral blast is a sideways-directed explosion from the side or summit of a volcano.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
'; questions[93]='Latitude is~a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers~the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.~a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.~A~1~1~
Contour lines is parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.
Glacier is a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.
Latitude is a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
Windward is the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.
'; questions[94]='Lava is~the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.~a type of farming in semi-arid or dry grassland areas without irrigation growing drought-tolerant crops.~a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.~the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.~a bound collection of maps.~A~1~1~
Atlas is a bound collection of maps.
Dry Farming is a type of farming in semi-arid or dry grassland areas without irrigation growing drought-tolerant crops.
Ghetto is the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.
Lava is the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.
Longitude is a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.
'; questions[95]='Leaching is~a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.~the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.~A~1~1~
Leaching is a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.
Moraine is the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
Water table is the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.
'; questions[96]='Leeward is~the side of a land mass sheltered from the wind - the opposite of windward.~a boulder that has been carried from its source by a glacier and deposited as the glacier melted.~a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.~clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.~the systematic analysis of population.~A~1~1~
Alluvia is clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.
Arete is a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.
Demography is the systematic analysis of population.
Erratic is a boulder that has been carried from its source by a glacier and deposited as the glacier melted.
Leeward is the side of a land mass sheltered from the wind - the opposite of windward.
'; questions[97]='Legend is~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~A~1~1~
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
'; questions[98]='Legume is~a plant, such as the soybean, that bears nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots, and thereby increases soil nitrogen content.~measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.~a line of bold cliffs.~a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~A~1~1~
Chinook is a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Legume is a plant, such as the soybean, that bears nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots, and thereby increases soil nitrogen content.
Palisades is a line of bold cliffs.
Viscosity is measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.
'; questions[99]='Lignite is~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.~the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials~a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.~A~1~1~
Active volcano is a volcano that is currently erupting, or has erupted during recorded history.
Boundary is a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.
Ghetto is the section of a city where impoverished minorities tend to congrate.
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
Primary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials
'; questions[100]='Lithosphere is~the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.~having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.~the side of a land mass sheltered from the wind - the opposite of windward.~the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.~a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.~A~1~1~
Dome is a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.
Glaciation is having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.
Hinterland is the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.
Leeward is the side of a land mass sheltered from the wind - the opposite of windward.
Lithosphere is the Earth\'s hard, outermost shell comprising the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
'; questions[101]='Loess is~a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.~a plant, such as the soybean, that bears nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots, and thereby increases soil nitrogen content.~a line of bold cliffs.~the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~A~1~1~
Climax vegetation is the vegetation that would exist in an area if growth had proceeded undisturbed for an extended period.
Legume is a plant, such as the soybean, that bears nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots, and thereby increases soil nitrogen content.
Loess is a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.
Palisades is a line of bold cliffs.
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
'; questions[102]='Longitude is~a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.~height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.~a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.~A~1~1~
Altitude is height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.
Arroy is a deep gully cut by a stream that flows only part of the year; a dry gulch.
Glacier is a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.
Longitude is a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[103]='Magma is~molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.~an area in the middle of a lithospheric plate where magma rises from the mantle and erupts at the Earth\'s surface.~a person who draws or makes maps or charts.~bearing cones; from the conifer family.~the Earth\'s outermost layer.~A~1~1~
Cartographer is a person who draws or makes maps or charts.
Coniferous is bearing cones; from the conifer family.
Crust is the Earth\'s outermost layer.
Hot spot is an area in the middle of a lithospheric plate where magma rises from the mantle and erupts at the Earth\'s surface.
Magma is molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth\'s mantle and crust.
'; questions[104]='Mantle is~a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.~a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.~rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.~A~1~1~
Hydrosphere is the water that covers 71 percent of the Earth\'s surface as oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
Mantle is a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.
Metamorphic Rock is rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
Stratovolcano is a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.
'; questions[105]='Map is~a picture of a place that is usually drawn to scale on a flat surface.~the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.~rocky and sandy surface material deposited by meltwater that flowed from a glacier.~A~1~1~
Badlands is very irregular topography resulting from wind and water erosion of sedimentary rock.
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Continental Divide is the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.
Map is a picture of a place that is usually drawn to scale on a flat surface.
Outwash is rocky and sandy surface material deposited by meltwater that flowed from a glacier.
'; questions[106]='Maritime climate is~a climate strongly influenced by an oceanic environment.~the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.~a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.~rain that has become more acidic than normal~a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.~A~1~1~
Acid Rain is rain that has become more acidic than normal
Cinder cone is a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.
Geosphere is the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.
Maritime climate is a climate strongly influenced by an oceanic environment.
Topographic map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.
'; questions[107]='Mediterranean climate is~a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials~an active volcano that is in repose~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.~A~1~1~
Dormant volcano is an active volcano that is in repose
Mediterranean climate is a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Pleistocene is the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.
Primary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
'; questions[108]='Mesa is~an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.~an isolated hill or mountain of resistant rock rising above an eroded lowland.~unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.~A~1~1~
Hazardous Waste is unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.
Lacustrine plain is a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.
Mesa is an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.
Monadnock is an isolated hill or mountain of resistant rock rising above an eroded lowland.
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
'; questions[109]='Metamorphic Rock is~rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.~the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.~a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.~a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~A~1~1~
Latitude is a measure of distance north or south of the equator. One degree of latitude equals approximately 110 kilometers
Metamorphic Rock is rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.
Moraine is the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.
Open range is a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
'; questions[110]='Monadnock is~an isolated hill or mountain of resistant rock rising above an eroded lowland.~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.~parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.~continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.~A~1~1~
Boundary is a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.
Contour lines is parallel lines used on topographic maps to show the shape and elevation of the land.
Harmonic tremor is continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.
Monadnock is an isolated hill or mountain of resistant rock rising above an eroded lowland.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
'; questions[111]='Moraine is~the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.~partially decomposed organic soil material.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~a permanently frozen layer of soil.~A~1~1~
Humus is partially decomposed organic soil material.
Moraine is the rocks and soil carried and deposited by a glacier. An "end moraine," either a ridge or low hill running perpendicular to the direction of ice movement, forms at the end of a glacier when the ice is melting.
Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer of soil.
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
'; questions[112]='Mudflow is~a flowing mixture of water and debris~the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.~partially decomposed organic soil material.~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~A~1~1~
Absolute location is the location of a point on the Earth\'s surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude.
Humus is partially decomposed organic soil material.
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
Mudflow is a flowing mixture of water and debris
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
'; questions[113]='Municipal waste is~unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.~either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.~the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.~an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~A~1~1~
Cryosphere is the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.
Equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Municipal waste is unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.
Tree line is either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.
'; questions[114]='Nodal Region is~a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~a narrow projection of a larger territory~the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.~A~1~1~
Base Level is the lowest level to which a stream can erode its bed. The ultimate base level of all streams is, of course, the sea.
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
Nodal Region is a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.
Panhandle is a narrow projection of a larger territory
'; questions[115]='Open range is~a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.~a picture of a place that is usually drawn to scale on a flat surface.~a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.~the solid rock that underlies all soil or other loose material; the rock material that breaks down eventually to form soil.~the systematic analysis of population.~A~1~1~
Bedrock is the solid rock that underlies all soil or other loose material; the rock material that breaks down eventually to form soil.
Chinook is a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.
Demography is the systematic analysis of population.
Map is a picture of a place that is usually drawn to scale on a flat surface.
Open range is a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.
'; questions[116]='Orographic rainfall is~precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.~a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~A~1~1~
Feral animal is a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.
Lacustrine plain is a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.
Orographic rainfall is precipitation that results when moist air is lifted over a topographic barrier such as a mountain range.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
'; questions[117]='Outwash is~rocky and sandy surface material deposited by meltwater that flowed from a glacier.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.~a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.~the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.~A~1~1~
Bituminous is a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.
Glacial till is the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.
International Date Line is a line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian.
Outwash is rocky and sandy surface material deposited by meltwater that flowed from a glacier.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
'; questions[118]='Overburden is~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.~having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.~the mixture of gases, aerosols, solid particles, and water vapor that envelops the Earth.~a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.~A~1~1~
Atmosphere is the mixture of gases, aerosols, solid particles, and water vapor that envelops the Earth.
Glaciation is having been covered with a glacier or subject to glacial epochs.
Nodal Region is a region characterized by a set of places connected to another place by lines of communication or movement.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
Taiga is a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.
'; questions[119]='Palisades is~a line of bold cliffs.~an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.~rock formed when molten material cools.~usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~A~1~1~
Conurbation is an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.
Igneous rock is rock formed when molten material cools.
Palisades is a line of bold cliffs.
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
Silo is usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.
'; questions[120]='Panhandle is~a narrow projection of a larger territory~a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.~the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.~A~1~1~
Hinterland is the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.
Leaching is a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Loess is a soil made up of small particles that were transported by the wind to their present location.
Panhandle is a narrow projection of a larger territory
'; questions[121]='Permafrost is~a permanently frozen layer of soil.~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities~a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.~A~1~1~
Geosphere is the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.
Longitude is a measure of distance east and west of a line drawn between the North and South Poles and passing through Greenwich, England.
Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer of soil.
Quaternary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
'; questions[122]='Physiographic region is~a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.~a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~A~1~1~
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
Fault is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust accompanied by a displacement of one side of the fracture.
Globe is a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.
Physiographic region is a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
'; questions[123]='Platted land is~land that has been divided into surveyed lots.~an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.~unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.~the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~A~1~1~
Fall Line is the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.
Mesa is an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.
Municipal waste is unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.
Platted land is land that has been divided into surveyed lots.
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
'; questions[124]='Pleistocene is~the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.~the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.~the central business district of an urban area, typically containing an intense concentration of office and retail activities.~a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.~a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.~A~1~1~
CBD is the central business district of an urban area, typically containing an intense concentration of office and retail activities.
Chinook is a warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada.
Geomorphology is the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.
Globe is a true-to-scale map of the Earth that duplicates its round shape and correctly represents areas, relative size, and shape of physical features, distances, and directions.
Pleistocene is the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.
'; questions[125]='Precambrian rock is~the oldest rocks, generally more than 600 million years old.~technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn~bearing cones; from the conifer family.~the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.~the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.~A~1~1~
Coniferous is bearing cones; from the conifer family.
Geosphere is the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.
Glacial till is the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.
Precambrian rock is the oldest rocks, generally more than 600 million years old.
Tropics is technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
'; questions[126]='Prevailing winds is~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.~an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.~the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.~continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.~A~1~1~
Arete is a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.
Conurbation is an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.
Harmonic tremor is continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth\'s upper lithosphere often preceding or accompanying volcanic eruptions.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
Riparian rights is the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.
'; questions[127]='Primary product is~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies~land that has been divided into surveyed lots.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.~a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.~A~1~1~
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Lava is the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.
Platted land is land that has been divided into surveyed lots.
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
Taiga is a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.
'; questions[128]='Primary sector is~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials~the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.~the lowest elevation at which snow remains from year to year and does not melt during the summer.~rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.~the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.~A~1~1~
Geosphere is the nonliving parts of the Earth including the lithosphere, the atmosphere, the cryosphere, and the hydrosphere.
Metamorphic Rock is rock that has been physically altered by heat and/or pressure.
Primary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to the extraction of basic materials
Riparian rights is the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.
Snowline is the lowest elevation at which snow remains from year to year and does not melt during the summer.
'; questions[129]='Prime Meridian is~an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.~an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.~the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.~a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.~crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.~A~1~1~
Mediterranean climate is a climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Mesa is an isolated, relatively flat-topped natural elevation, usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau.
Prime Meridian is an imaginary line running from north to south through Greenwich, England, used as the reference point for longitude.
Sinkhole is crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.
Windward is the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.
'; questions[130]='Quaternary sector is~that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities~the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~rock formed when molten material cools.~a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.~A~1~1~
Glacial till is the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.
Igneous rock is rock formed when molten material cools.
Open range is a cattle or sheep-ranching area characterized by a general absence of fences.
Quaternary sector is that portion of a region\'s economy devoted to informational and idea-generating activities
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
'; questions[131]='Rail gauge is~the distance between the two rails of a railroad.~a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary~the proportional relationship between a linear measurement on a map and the distance it represents on the Earth\'s surface.~A~1~1~
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Glacier is a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.
Primary product is a product that is important as a raw material in developed economies; a product consumed in its primary
Rail gauge is the distance between the two rails of a railroad.
Scale is the proportional relationship between a linear measurement on a map and the distance it represents on the Earth\'s surface.
'; questions[132]='Rainshadow is~an area of diminished precipitation on the lee~crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.~the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.~manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~A~1~1~
Heavy industry is manufacturing activities that convert large volumes of raw materials or partially processed materials into products of higher value.
Rainshadow is an area of diminished precipitation on the lee
Riparian rights is the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
Sinkhole is crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.
'; questions[133]='Resource is~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.~a sideways-directed explosion from the side or summit of a volcano.~A~1~1~
Cinder cone is a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.
Lateral blast is a sideways-directed explosion from the side or summit of a volcano.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[134]='Riparian rights is~the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.~a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.~the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.~A~1~1~
Hinterland is the area tributary to a place and linked to that place through lines of exchange, or interaction.
Lacustrine plain is a nearly level land area that was formed as a lakebed.
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
Riparian rights is the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.
Topographic map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.
'; questions[135]='Riverine is~located on or inhabiting the banks or the area near a river or lake.~a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.~the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.~a time of widespread glaciation~either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.~A~1~1~
Bituminous is a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.
Ice age is a time of widespread glaciation
Riverine is located on or inhabiting the banks or the area near a river or lake.
Tree line is either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.
Water table is the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.
'; questions[136]='Scale is~the proportional relationship between a linear measurement on a map and the distance it represents on the Earth\'s surface.~a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.~the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.~rock formed when molten material cools.~the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.~A~1~1~
Arete is a sharp, narrow mountain ridge. Often resulting from the erosive activity of alpine glaciers flowing in adjacent valleys.
Continental climate is the type of climate found in the interior of the major continents in the middle, or temperate, latitudes.
Igneous rock is rock formed when molten material cools.
Pleistocene is the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.
Scale is the proportional relationship between a linear measurement on a map and the distance it represents on the Earth\'s surface.
'; questions[137]='Scarp is~a steep cliff or steep slope, formed either because of faulting or by the erosion of inclined rock strata.~the oldest rocks, generally more than 600 million years old.~a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.~a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.~a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.~A~1~1~
Cinder cone is a steep-sided volcano formed by the explosive eruption of cinders that form around a vent.
Enclave is a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.
Leaching is a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.
Precambrian rock is the oldest rocks, generally more than 600 million years old.
Scarp is a steep cliff or steep slope, formed either because of faulting or by the erosion of inclined rock strata.
'; questions[138]='Sedimentary rock is~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~land that has been divided into surveyed lots.~an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.~A~1~1~
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Carrying capacity is the number of animals or people that an area can support given the natural environment and technology available.
Conurbation is an extensive urban area formed when two or more cities coalesce to form a single metropolitan region.
Platted land is land that has been divided into surveyed lots.
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
'; questions[139]='Seismograph is~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~rock formed when molten material cools.~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.~a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.~A~1~1~
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Igneous rock is rock formed when molten material cools.
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
Stratovolcano is a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.
Tree line is either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.
'; questions[140]='Shield is~a broad area of very old rocks above sea level that is usually characterized by thin, poor soils and low population densities.~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~A~1~1~
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Shield is a broad area of very old rocks above sea level that is usually characterized by thin, poor soils and low population densities.
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
'; questions[141]='Silo is~usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.~the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.~a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.~a concept recognizing the variety of life forms in an area of the Earth and the ecological interdependence of these life forms.~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~A~1~1~
Biological Diversity is a concept recognizing the variety of life forms in an area of the Earth and the ecological interdependence of these life forms.
Glacial till is the rocks and finely ground material carried by a glacier and deposited when the ice melted.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
Silo is usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.
Tundra is a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.
'; questions[142]='Sinkhole is~crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.~rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.~a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations~a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~A~1~1~
Sedimentary rock is rock formed by the hardening of material deposited in some process; most commonly sandstone, shale, and limestone.
Seismograph is a scientific instrument that detects and records vibrations
Sinkhole is crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.
Taiga is a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[143]='Smog is~mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.~a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.~a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.~A~1~1~
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Feral animal is a wild or untamed animal, especially one having reverted to such a state from domestication.
Silo is usually a tall, cylindrical structure in which fodder is stored.
Smog is mixture of particulate matter and chemical pollutants in the lower atmosphere, usually over urban areas.
Tundra is a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.
'; questions[144]='Snowline is~the lowest elevation at which snow remains from year to year and does not melt during the summer.~the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.~A~1~1~
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Biota is the animal and plant life of a region considered as a total ecological entity.
Sinkhole is crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.
Snowline is the lowest elevation at which snow remains from year to year and does not melt during the summer.
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
'; questions[145]='Spreading ridges is~places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.~a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.~a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.~A~1~1~
Boundary is a line indicating the limit of a country, state, or other political jurisdiction.
Lignite is a low-grade brownish coal of relatively poor heat-generating capacity.
Physiographic region is a portion of the Earth\'s surface with a common topography and common morphology.
Spreading ridges is places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
'; questions[146]='Stratovolcano is~a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.~a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.~the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.~a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.~the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.~A~1~1~
Bituminous is a soft coal that, when heated, yields considerable volatile matter.
Pleistocene is the period when ice sheets covered large sections of the Earth\'s land surface.
Riparian rights is the rights of water use possessed by a person owning land containing or bordering a watercourse or lake.
Stratovolcano is a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.
Tundra is a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.
'; questions[147]='Subduction zone is~the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.~the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.~a large, chaotic mass of soil, rock, and volcanic debris moving swiftly down the slopes of a volcano.~A~1~1~
Bilingual is the ability to use either one of two languages, especially when speaking.
Fall Line is the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Subduction zone is the place where two lithospheric plates come together, one riding over the other.
Volcanic avalanche is a large, chaotic mass of soil, rock, and volcanic debris moving swiftly down the slopes of a volcano.
'; questions[148]='Taiga is~a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.~a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.~a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.~technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn~anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.~A~1~1~
Air Mass is a very large body of atmosphere defined by essentially similar horizontal air temperatures.
Leaching is a process of soil nutrient removal through the erosive movement and chemical action of water.
Resource is anything that is both naturally occurring and of use to humans.
Taiga is a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.
Tropics is technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
'; questions[149]='Temperature inversion is~an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.~work performed according to a binding contract between two parties.~unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.~a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.~the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.~A~1~1~
Indentured labor is work performed according to a binding contract between two parties.
Mantle is a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.
Municipal waste is unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.
Temperature inversion is an increase in temperature with height above the Earth\'s surface, a reversal of the normal pattern.
Water table is the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.
'; questions[150]='Tephra is~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.~a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.~the central business district of an urban area, typically containing an intense concentration of office and retail activities.~the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.~A~1~1~
CBD is the central business district of an urban area, typically containing an intense concentration of office and retail activities.
Fall Line is the physiographic border between the piedmont and coastal plain regions.
Glacier is a thick mass of ice resulting from compacted snow that forms when more snow accumulates than melts annually.
Taiga is a moist subarctic coniferous forest that begins where the tundra ends and is dominated by spruces and firs.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
'; questions[151]='Topographic map is~a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.~a boulder that has been carried from its source by a glacier and deposited as the glacier melted.~an active volcano that is in repose~areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.~a very large body of igneous rock, usually granite, which has been exposed by erosion of the overlying rock.~A~1~1~
Batholith is a very large body of igneous rock, usually granite, which has been exposed by erosion of the overlying rock.
Deciduous Forest is areas in which the trees lose their leaves each year.
Dormant volcano is an active volcano that is in repose
Erratic is a boulder that has been carried from its source by a glacier and deposited as the glacier melted.
Topographic map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of a landscape on a two-dimensional surface.
'; questions[152]='Topography is~the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.~the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.~the realm of all living things.~a line of bold cliffs.~a bound collection of maps.~A~1~1~
Atlas is a bound collection of maps.
Biosphere is the realm of all living things.
Palisades is a line of bold cliffs.
Prevailing winds is the direction from which winds most frequently blow at a specific geographic location.
Topography is the physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
'; questions[153]='Tree line is~either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.~material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.~an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.~unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.~a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.~A~1~1~
Equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Fault Zone is a fracture in the Earth\'s crust along which movement has occurred.
Hazardous Waste is unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.
Overburden is material covering a mineral seam or bed that must be removed before the mineral can be removed in strip mining.
Tree line is either the latitudinal or the elevational limit of normal tree growth. Beyond this limit, closer to the poles or at higher or lower elevations, climatic conditions are too severe for such growth.
'; questions[154]='Tree rings are~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.~the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.~the study of the surface waters of the Earth.~land that has been divided into surveyed lots.~A~1~1~
Continental Divide is the line of high ground that separates the oceanic drainage basins of a continent.
Hydrography is the study of the surface waters of the Earth.
Municipal waste is unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.
Platted land is land that has been divided into surveyed lots.
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
'; questions[155]='Tropics is~technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn~agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.~the oldest rocks, generally more than 600 million years old.~a time of widespread glaciation~height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.~A~1~1~
Altitude is height of an object in the atmosphere above sea level.
Fallow is agricultural land that is plowed or tilled but left unseeded during a growing season.
Ice age is a time of widespread glaciation
Precambrian rock is the oldest rocks, generally more than 600 million years old.
Tropics is technically, the area between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
'; questions[156]='Tundra is~a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.~a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.~a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.~a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.~a concept recognizing the variety of life forms in an area of the Earth and the ecological interdependence of these life forms.~A~1~1~
Biological Diversity is a concept recognizing the variety of life forms in an area of the Earth and the ecological interdependence of these life forms.
Degree is a unit of angular measure used to divide the roughly spherical shape of the Earth for geographic and cartographic purposes.
Enclave is a tract or territory enclosed within another state or country.
Legend is a key to what the symbols or pictures in a map mean.
Tundra is a treeless plain characteristic of the arctic and subarctic regions.
'; questions[157]='Vent is~the opening at the Earth\'s surface through which volcanic materials~a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.~clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.~a climate strongly influenced by an oceanic environment.~places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.~A~1~1~
Alluvia is clay, silt, gravel, or similar detrital material deposited by running water.
Mantle is a zone in the Earth\'s interior between the crust and the core.
Maritime climate is a climate strongly influenced by an oceanic environment.
Spreading ridges is places on the ocean floor where lithospheric plates separate and magma erupts.
Vent is the opening at the Earth\'s surface through which volcanic materials
'; questions[158]='Viscosity is~measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.~a line on a map connecting points that receive equal precipitation.~a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.~a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.~the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.~A~1~1~
Cryosphere is the ice and snow on the Earth\'s surface, such as glaciers; sea, lake, and river ice; snow; and permafrost.
Dome is a steep-sided mound that forms when very viscous lava is extruded from a volcanic vent.
Extinct volcano is a volcano that is not expected to erupt again.
Isohyet is a line on a map connecting points that receive equal precipitation.
Viscosity is measure of the fluidity of a substance. Taffy and molasses are very viscous; water has low viscosity.
'; questions[159]='Volcanic avalanche is~a large, chaotic mass of soil, rock, and volcanic debris moving swiftly down the slopes of a volcano.~a line of bold cliffs.~a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.~solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.~crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.~A~1~1~
Palisades is a line of bold cliffs.
Sinkhole is crater formed when the roof of a cavern collapses; usually found in areas of limestone rock.
Stratovolcano is a steep-sided volcano built by lava flows and tephra deposits.
Tephra is solid material of all sizes explosively ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere.
Volcanic avalanche is a large, chaotic mass of soil, rock, and volcanic debris moving swiftly down the slopes of a volcano.
'; questions[160]='Water table is~the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.~the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.~a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.~bearing cones; from the conifer family.~unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.~A~1~1~
Chaparral is a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.
Coniferous is bearing cones; from the conifer family.
Lava is the term used for magma once it has erupted onto the Earth\'s surface.
Municipal waste is unwanted by-products of modern life generated by people living in an urban area.
Water table is the level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water.
'; questions[161]='Windward is~the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.~concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.~an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.~the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.~a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.~A~1~1~
Equator is an imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Fault-block mountain is a mountain mass created by either the uplift of land between faults or the subsidence of land outside the faults.
Geomorphology is the study of the arrangement and form of the Earth\'s crust.
Tree rings are concentric rings formed annually as a tree grows.
Windward is the side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing - the opposite of leeward.
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