1 The climates of coastal zones are affected by __________.A) topographic effects B) the tropics C) orographic lifting D) the polar zones 2 What minimum length of time is used to make normals for an area?A) 30 years B) 10 years C) 30 months D) 1 year 3 Deserts commonly are found on the leeward sides of mountains because of __________.A) sea breezes B) orographic lifting C) their proximity to large bodies of water D) the drop of temperature with altitude 4 The area of the globe that receives the most solar radiation year round is called the __________?A) tropics B) temperate region C) south pole D) north pole 5 What is a heat island?A) an area where the climate is colder due to an increase in elevation B) a subtropical island C) an area where climate is warmer due to concrete and asphalt D) an island that is warmer than the surrounding ocean 6 What is the Köeppen classification system based on?A) mean monthly values of temperature and precipitation, and vegetation B) mean yearly values of temperature and precipitation only C) mean monthly values of temperature D) vegetation and precipitation 7 What type of climate is common in the southeastern United States?A) humid subtropical B) dry-summer subtropical C) tropical D) temperate 8 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. 9 These graphs compare the average temperature and precipitation of two cities. What is the most significant difference between the climates of City X and City Y?
(21.0K)A) City Y has a higher average temperature. B) City X has consistent rainfall throughout the year. C) City Y has more mild weather. D) City X is in a very cold area. 10 What tools do scientists use to study the atmosphere and predict what effects greenhouse gases are having on Earth's climate?A) Dopplar radar B) computer models C) infrared cameras D) barometers 11 Rain forests and deserts occur in belts around Earth because of which three factors?A) gravity, Earth's rotation, temperature differences B) sunlight, rainfall patterns, climate C) seismic activity, elevation, humidity D) wind patterns, ocean currents, mountain ranges 12 Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere _____.A) absorb heat energy emitted from Earth's surface B) reflect heat that is emitted from Earth's surface C) encourage crops to grow earlier in the season D) enhance precipitation by encouraging cloud formation 13 Which gas in the atmosphere has been increasing significantly because of human burning of fossil fuels?A) oxygen B) nitrogen C) carbon dioxide D) methane 14 Why is Earth's surface warmer at the equator than at the poles?A) The Sun is closer to the equator than the poles. B) The equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles. C) There is more water at the equator, which absorbs more heat. D) Ice at the poles keeps the surface colder than the surface at the equator. 15 An El Niño refers to the observed relationship between what periodic changes?A) patterns of temperature changes in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean B) patterns of surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean C) patterns of surface temperature and air pressure over the Pacific ocean and the air above it D) patterns of water and air temperatures in the Arctic Ocean and Indian Ocean 16 What changes relate most directly to an El Niño event?A) global ice ages B) variations in global weather C) populations of insects worldwide D) types of crops developed worldwide 17 Which event would most likely occur during an El Niño?A) Much of the northwestern coast of South America experiences a cool, dry climate. B) Frequent and intense hurricanes develop in the Atlantic Ocean. C) Strong trade winds move water westward across the Pacific Ocean. D) Warm ocean current develops off the western coast of South America. 18 Where would a desert most likely develop?A) along the equator B) along the eastern coasts of continents C) on the leeward side of mountains D) on the windward side of mountains 19 What is one factor that affects the location of deserts and rain forests?A) time of year B) today's weather C) latitude D) longitude 20 Which factors directly influence local weather and climate?A) common plants in the region B) mountains and prevailing winds C) wildlife populations D) human settlements