Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: Defining Climate

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
What type of climate exists between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees north or south of the equator?
A)continental
B)tropical
C)temperate
D)polar
2
Why are desert climates often on the leeward side of mountains?
A)The mountain's shadow keeps the land warm and dry.
B)High winds that blow off the mountains cause evaporation and desert conditions.
C)Rainfall on the windward side dries out the air on the leeward side dry.
D)The sun shines more directly on leeward sides of mountains, making it warmer.
3
Which of the following factors determines the climate for a particular area?
A)topography
B)longitude
C)proximity to a desert
D)proximity to large cities
4
Why are polar zones cold?
A)Earth's axis points straight up through the poles.
B)They receive less solar radiation than other parts of Earth's surface.
C)They always point away from the Sun.
D)The snow cover reflects solar radiation and prevents warming.
5
What region are meteorological normals correctly describing?
A)All the area within a 50 mile radius of where the meteorologic data were collected.
B)Only the specific climate zone where the meteorologic data were collected.
C)Only the specific place where the meteorologic data were collected.
D)The entire state where the meteorologic data were collected.
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