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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following does NOT describe weather?
the force of the wind through the trees
if it is raining or not
the amount of water pollution in a lake
the number of clouds there are in the sky
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?
Weather happens in your state, and climate happens in your country.
Weather includes the wind and rainfall, whereas climate only describes the temperature.
Weather can be predicted but climate cannot.
Weather describes conditions such as wind and rain at a particular time, whereas climate describes typical seasonal conditions.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the main cause of deepwater ocean currents?
freshwater rivers and streams flowing into the ocean.
wind, caused by variations in air pressure, blowing on water.
differences in water density because of variations in water temperature and salt concentration.
the Coriolis effect: Earth's rotation causing the water in the oceans to move.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What substances make up most of the atmosphere?
nothing except sometimes clouds
gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and water vapor
tiny particles of pollution from cars and other machines
greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following statements about Earth's atmosphere is TRUE?
The temperature in the atmosphere increases as it gets closer to the Sun.
The air pressure increases as you go up in the atmosphere.
The atmosphere has different temperatures and pressures at different altitudes.
The atmosphere has the same temperature and pressure at all altitudes.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following factors does NOT influence climate?
ocean currents
the Sun's energy
global wind patterns
soil composition
- 7. Multiple Choice
Most of the water on Earth is found in which of the following locations?
oceans
the atmosphere
groundwater
lakes and rivers
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a major factor in Earth's current global warming?
stronger hurricanes
burning of fossil fuels
increase in volcanic activity
increase in Sun's brightness
- 9. Multiple Choice
If you start at the equator and head north, on average the climates will get
drier
cooler
wetter
warmer
- 10. Multiple Choice
Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
30%
50%
70%
90%
- 11. Multiple Choice
What type of instrument is used to measure wind speed?
wind vane
speedometer
the Beaufort scale
anemometer
- 12. Multiple Choice
Your friend argues that underwater volcanic activity is the main cause of increased ocean temperatures over the past 100 years. Which of the following is the best way to evaluate your friend's argument?
Plan and conduct an investigation to test your friend's claim.
Ask your friend questions to identify which supporting evidence they have.
Build a model to generate data on your friend's claim.
Agree with your friend because underwater volcanic activity would generate thermal energy, which would cause the temperature of the oceans to rise.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following scientists studies the distribution and movement of Earth's water?
climatologist
hydrologist
meteorologist
atmospheric scientist
- 14. Multiple Choice
How do ocean currents affect climates around the world? (Select all that apply)
Ocean water moves in currents that transfers energy, which can affect climates.
Oceans regulate the temperatures of coastal regions, keeping the regions mild.
Ocean water heats and cools much more quickly than land temperatures do.
The oceans store large amounts of thermal energy and move that energy around Earth in large ocean currents.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which location has the driest climate?
Location A
Location B
Location C
Location D
- 16. Multiple Choice
Use the table to answer which location has the wettest climate?
Location A
Location B
Location C
Location D
- 17. Multiple Choice
Use the table to answer the question. Each location has an average annual temperature above 18ºC (64ºF). Which location is most likely to have a tropical climate?
Location A
Location B
Location C
Location D
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following are not used to measure or describe the weather?
Temperature
Wind Direction and Speed
Mountain
Precipitation
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