Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Climatic Changes

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
During an El Niño, what major change occurs off the coast of South America?
A)There is an increase in hurricanes in northwestern South America.
B)The trade winds blow warm water westward, causing the climate to become cooler.
C)High winds cause the sea level to rise off the coast.
D)Warm water along the coast causes the climate to become warmer and wetter.
2
What natural events are associated with climactic change?
A)decreased volcanic activity
B)changes in the number of solar spots and flares
C)the static angle of Earth’s axis
D)all of the above
3
Throughout geologic time, Earth has been __________.
A)warmer and colder than the present
B)always colder then the present
C)only warmer than the present
D)a steady temperature
4
An El Niño refers to the observed relationship between what periodic changes?
A)the ashes in the atmosphere from a volcanic eruption
B)the shape of Earth's orbit
C)patterns of surface temperature and air pressure over the Pacific ocean and the air above it
D)the wobble of Earth's axis
5
How does the revolution of Earth around the Sun contribute to seasonal climate change?
A)As Earth orbits the Sun, Earth is sometimes closer to the Sun, making the climate hotter.
B)As Earth orbits the Sun, the tilt of the axis changes relative to the Moon.
C)As Earth orbits the Sun, the angle of its axis changes relative to the position of the Sun.
D)As Earth orbits the Sun, the Sun moves up and down relative to the plane of Earth’s orbit.
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