Weather and Climate

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What angle would Earth's tilt need to be in order for there to be NO seasons on Earth? Options: 0^o, 45^o, 60^o, Earth's tilt does not offset the seasons.

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0^o

Front

On a summer day which clouds are most likely to bring rain?

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thick, dark-gray clouds

Front

Which change would result in the same season year round, everywhere on Earth?

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straightening the tilt of Earth's axis to be 90^o to the plane of Earth's orbit

Front

Why is the average temperature in Atlanta higher in June than in December?

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Earth's axis is tilted so that Atlanta gets more direct sunlight in June than in December.

Front

Why does the Earth have seasons?

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Its axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.

Front

An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to prevail in Georgia? Options: cool and dry, cool and humid, warm and dry, warm and humid

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warm and humid

Front

Which is the warmest climate zone? Options: Arctic Zone, Temperate Zone, Tropical Zone, Intermediate Zone

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Tropical Zone

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Cold air masses that form at high latitudes are called

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polar air masses.

Front

Why are there more hurricanes in some years?

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the ocean is warmer than usual.

Front

Reason for the strong breeze from the ocean at the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day.

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The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land.