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Social Studies, Science
9th -
12thgrade
APES 4.E - Global Wind Patterns, Solar Radiation, & Earth's
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What causes the Coriolis effect?
Earth's shape.
Earth's rotation.
Earth's revolution around the Sun.
Earth's energy flows from the equator to the poles.
- 2. Multiple Choice
______ is the transfer of heat in the atmosphere due to uneven heating.
Reflection
Conduction
Radiation
Convection
- 3. Multiple Choice
What would be the long-range effect on Earth’s surface if the ozone layer were destroyed?
Decreased infrared radiation.
Increased acid precipitation.
Increased UV radiation.
Decreased atmospheric temperatures.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The general flow of the jet stream is towards the
North.
South.
East.
West.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which instrument measures wind direction?
Wind scale.
Wind compass.
Wind gauge.
Wind vane.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Dew point is a measurement of the amount of _________ in the air.
Moisture.
Pressure.
Precipitation.
Dew.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which global wind pattern affects weather in the United States?
Westerlies.
Polar easterlies.
Northeast trade winds.
Southeast trade winds.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following gases is one of those responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Carbon monoxide
Ozone
Oxygen
Nitrogen
- 9. Multiple Choice
At the equator, the Sun's rays strike Earth's surface at about which angle?
10 degrees.
25 degrees.
45 degrees.
90 degrees
- 10. Multiple Choice
The layer of the atmosphere in which weather change occurs is called the.
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
- 11. Multiple Choice
What causes wind?
Differences in humidity.
Differences in elevation.
Differences in rates of condensation.
Differences in air pressure.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is the most abundant element in Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen.
Argon.
Hydrogen.
Nitrogen.
- 13. Multiple Choice
The general weather conditions over a very,very, long period of time is called the _______.
Weather.
Climate.
Forecast.
Biome.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following processes correctly identifies the way in which the Sun heats the Earth?
Convection.
Radioactivity.
Conduction.
Radiation.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following instruments is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer.
Hygrometer.
Psychrometer.
Thermometer.
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