7th Grade Science Comprehensive Test

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What is the relationship between climate and latitude?

Back

Climates are warmer near the Equator and colder near the Poles.

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What are jet streams?

Back

Narrow bands of strong winds that blow near the top of the troposphere.

Front

In which direction do hurricanes turn in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Counterclockwise.

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Which climate zone receives the most rainfall?

Back

Tropical zone.

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How does elevation affect air temperature?

Back

As elevation increases, air temperature decreases.

Front

What is the definition of climate?

Back

Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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What factors influence climate?

Back

Factors include latitude, elevation, proximity to water, and prevailing winds.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of these conditions over a long period.

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What are the main types of climate zones?

Back

Tropical, dry, temperate, polar, and continental.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.