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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements is the best description of Earth's geologic history?
(a) Earth used to have a tropical climate and has gotten steadily more temperate.
(b) Earth used to have a cold climate and has gotten steadily warmer.
(c) Earth has had several Ice Ages separated by shorter warm periods.
(d) Earth is usually warm but has also had some short Ice Ages.

2. Why does de Blij feel that Americans are unprepared to evaluate global warming?
(a) Because they do not understand geologic history.
(b) Because they do not take classes in geography.
(c) Because they do not pay attention to current events.
(d) Because they do not know enough about science.

3. What is the easiest way to trace how terrorist groups get funded?
(a) Listen in on international phone calls.
(b) Follow the trail of bank transactions and internet contacts.
(c) Send marked American dollars to a terrorist group.
(d) Have agents infiltrate terrorist cells.

4. How do scientists measure the movement of North America each year?
(a) In inches.
(b) In miles.
(c) In feet.
(d) In yards.

5. How does de Blij think that the U.S. should react to terrorist attacks on airplanes?
(a) Resume normal operations as quickly as possible after an attack.
(b) Stop allowing people from other countries to enter the United States.
(c) Require all American passengers to carry passports with them at all times.
(d) Ground all planes and institute stricter security measures after each attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following countries are Muslims and Christians at war with each other?

2. What causes the drift of Earth's continents?

3. What life forms are threatened during Earth's Ice Ages?

4. What event caused Earth's most recent mass extinction?

5. How far south did North American glaciers reach during the last Ice Age?

(see the answer key)

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