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- 1. Multiple Choice
Hall Beach, in Canada, lies at 68° N Latitude. Mozambique, in Africa, lies at 18° S Latitude. Which receives less sunlight? Why?
Hall Beach because it is on the beach
Hall Beach because it is further from the equator than Mozambique
Mozambique because it is closer to the equator than Hall Beach
Mozambique because it is in Africa
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences climate?
Wind Patterns
Ocean Currents
Flowers
Landforms
- 3. Multiple Choice
Climate is
the average weather conditions over a long period of time
the local, short term state of the atmosphere
Crystallization
Clouds that are formed from water in the air
- 4. Multiple Choice
The climate zone that is at both the top and the bottom of the globe
Temperate
Tropical
Mild
Polar
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the climate zone directly on, above, and below the equator
Temperate
Tropical
Polar
Moderate
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the climate zone between the equator and the poles? (This is where California is located)
Temperate
Polar
Tropical
Hot
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the definition of weather?
the average weather conditions over a long period of time
glaciers
the local, short term state of the atmosphere
troposphere
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why doesn't the equator experience seasons?
landforms
ocean currents
the sun's rays hit the equator more directly than anywhere else
the rotation of the Earth
- 9. Multiple Choice
Pismo, California, located on the West Coast, has cooler temperatures all year long compared to Hanford, California. Why?
Hanford is closer to the equator
Pismo has a higher elevation than Hanford
the West Coast of California has a cold ocean current
It is always cooler on any coast in the world than anywhere else
- 10. Multiple Choice
Weather and climate are the same thing
true
false
- 11. Multiple Choice
Even though the mountains are closer to the sun, the climate is cooler than other areas with a lower
latitude
longitude
landform
elevation
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the distance north or south of the equator?
latitude
longitude
elevation
langitude
- 13. Multiple Choice
What are rain shadows?
Areas of low rainfall on the downwind slopes of mountains
Dry lands where vegetation is sparse, commonly covering less than 15 percent of the ground
An area with high annual rainfall, no freezing temperatures, and a rich collection of plant and animal life
The distance in degrees north or south of the equator.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are rain forests?
Areas of low rainfall on the downwind slopes of mountains
Dry lands where vegetation is sparse, commonly covering less than 15 percent of the ground
An area with high annual rainfall, no freezing temperatures, and a rich collection of plant and animal life
The atmospheric conditions, along with short-term changes, of a certain place at a certain time.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What are deserts?
An area with high annual rainfall, no freezing temperatures, and a rich collection of plant and animal life
The distance in degrees north or south of the equator.
Areas of low rainfall on the downwind slopes of mountains
Dry lands where vegetation is sparse, commonly covering less than 15 percent of the ground
- 16. Multiple Choice
Use the diagram to answer the following question: On the side of the mountain facing the wind, air rises, ______________, and drops its moisture as precipitation.
heats
freezes
cools
dries
- 17. Multiple Choice
Latitudes with low pressure zones typically have which type of climate?
Drier climates such as deserts.
Icy conditions such as the European Alps
This question is irrelevant and doesn't make sense
Wetter climates such as rain forests
- 18. Multiple Choice
What types of climates are you likely to find in latitudes with high pressure zones?
This question is irrelevant and creates turmoil within me
Drier climates such as deserts
Wetter climates such as rain forests
Icy conditions such as the European Alps
- 19. Multiple Choice
What are the three characteristics scientists use to classify climates? (Choose all three)
Latitude
Average monthly temperatures
Precipitation
Wind
Native vegetation
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between the California Current and the Gulf Stream. Choose all that apply.
The California Current creates a cooler climate with more frequent rains
The California Current creates a cooler climate and is relatively dry
The Gulf Stream creates a warmer climate with more frequent rains
The Gulf Stream creates a warm climate and is relatively dry
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