Friday, November 26, 2010

Homework for the Weekend

Math - Data Management Unit Test will be next Thursday

Geography - Read ALL of chapter 4 (62-87)

Complete the questions below:
1. List the two types of Volcanoes.
2. Draw and label a quick sketch of a Composite Cone Volcano.
3. Which zone of the Earth is magma found in?
4. Where are volcanoes typically formed? What causes them to form?
5. What is meant by the "Pacific Ring of Fire"? Which countries are included?
6. Where and when wdid the most powerful volcanic explosion in history take place?
7. Which island in the mid-atlantic range has several active volcanoes on it? (Hint: use the map on page 72 to help you)
8. List three nations that were almost entirely formed by volcanoes.
9. List the four major Landform Patterns.
10. Approximately how old is the Earth?
11. Many years ago, all of the Earth's continents were joined together. What was the name of this giant mass of land?
12. In your own words, explain what is meant by Plate Tectonics.

Natural Disasters presentations will begin next Wednesday. Work on them, if you need to.

Bring in a USB stick with 5-10 of your best Mono Cliffs pictures.