Physical Earth Test Review (2)

Front

As you go to the top of a mountain, what happens to temperature?

Back

It decreases

Front

The _______ of a mountain range is the side that receives a lot of precipitation.

Back

windward side

Front

How does latitude affect the climate of an area?

Back

The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.

Front

How does elevation affect the climate of an area?

Back

As elevation increases, air temperature decreases.

Front

How does distance from a large body of water affect the climate? Options: Cities near the ocean have less precipitation. Cities near the ocean have more precipitation. Cities near the ocean have a smaller temperature range. Cities near the ocean have a large temperature range.

Back

Cities near the ocean have a smaller temperature range.

Front

What is the "back side" of a mountain called?

Back

The leeward side

Front

Which of the following areas receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year?
Tropic of Cancer, Arctic circle, Equator

Back

Equator

Front

Which side of a mountain receives more precipitation - the windward or leeward side?

Back

windward

Front

What is the process of moving sediments from location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

Is this a large or small scale map?

Back

Large