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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements is the best description of Earth's geologic history?
(a) Earth is usually warm but has also had some short Ice Ages.
(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 used to have a tropical climate and has gotten steadily more temperate.

2. How wide is each coastal country's territorial sea?
(a) Each territorial sea is 188 miles wide.
(b) Each territorial sea is 12 miles wide.
(c) Each territorial sea is five miles wide.
(d) Each territorial sea is 50 miles wide.

3. What was Earth like during its first 800 million years?
(a) Earth was very hot.
(b) Earth was covered in ice.
(c) Earth had warm and cool regions.
(d) Earth had a temperate climate.

4. What life forms are threatened during Earth's Ice Ages?
(a) All life forms.
(b) Only marine life.
(c) Only land animals.
(d) Only plant life.

5. How does de Blij suggest that you give directions if you do not know which way is north, south, east, or west?
(a) He suggests using global positioning software.
(b) He suggests giving directions based on landmarks.
(c) He suggests giving directions based on an analog clock face.
(d) He suggests drawing a map to use as a reference.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following maps can you derive the most accurate estimates of distances from?

2. How did the volcano explosion in Sumatra affect life on Earth?

3. What did scientists think was happening to the climate in the 1950s, when de Blij was in graduate school?

4. Which of the following European countries did NOT colonize Africa?

5. How did the Little Ice Age affect Europe?

(see the answer key)

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