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Chapter 2 Lesson 1

The document is a guided reading activity focused on physical geography, specifically covering Earth's layers, major physical systems, seasons, factors influencing climate, and different climate zones. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises and concept webs to help students understand these geographical concepts. The activities aim to enhance comprehension of how geography affects human life and the environment.

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Chapter 2 Lesson 1

The document is a guided reading activity focused on physical geography, specifically covering Earth's layers, major physical systems, seasons, factors influencing climate, and different climate zones. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises and concept webs to help students understand these geographical concepts. The activities aim to enhance comprehension of how geography affects human life and the environment.

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NAME DATE CLASS

Guided Reading Activity netw rks


Physical Geography

Lesson 1 Planet Earth

Essential Question: How does geography influence the


way people live?
Looking at Earth

Directions: What are the layers that make up Earth? Use your textbook to
complete the sentences that describe each layer.

1. The center of Earth is called the . It is divided into


two parts, a and an made up
of .

2. The middle layer of Earth is called the . It is made


up of hot, dense rock called .

3. The outer layer of Earth is the . This is the


that forms the surface of Earth.

Directions: Complete the chart with the names of Earth’s four major physical
systems.

Physical System Made up of


water: oceans, seas, lakes, ponds, rivers, groundwater, and ice
landforms: mountains, hills, plateaus, plains, and ocean basins
gases: nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases
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living things: people, animals, and plants

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Physical Geography

Seasons

Directions: Complete the concept webs with the correct term.

the day of the year


around June 21 when the North Pole is
tilted toward the sun

the day with the most the first day of


hours of sunlight in the summer in the
Northern Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere

the day of the


year when the North
around December 22 Pole is tilted away
from the sun

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the day with the most the first day of


hours of sunlight in the winter in the Northern
Southern Hemisphere Hemisphere

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midway between the around September 23


two solstices and March 21

day and night are the sun’s rays are


of equal length in both directly overhead
hemispheres at the Equator

Factors that Influence Climate

Directions: Fill in the blanks to explain how each of the following factors
influences climate.

1. Elevation: The atmosphere is at higher elevations


so the air holds less heat.
2. Wind and Ocean Currents: The movement of air and water helps to
the temperature on Earth.

3. Weather: Weather conditions that occur in an area over a


period of time determine the region’s climate.
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4. Landforms: Landforms and land masses the


strength, speed, and direction of wind and ocean currents and affect
precipitation.

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Different Types of Climate Zones

Directions: The first column below lists Earth’s six basic climate zones. Write
a description of each zone in the second column.

Climate Zone Description


Tropical

Desert

Humid Temperate

Cold Temperate

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High Mountain

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