ES Unit 4 Practice Test 2024

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What do El Nino and La Nina influence?

Back

They influence rainy and dry weather worldwide.

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What affects weather and climate by heating the Earth unevenly?

Back

Sunlight.

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What is the atmosphere?

Back

A mixture of gases that surrounds Earth.

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During which part of the water cycle does a cloud form?

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Condensation.

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What is a reason for uneven heating on Earth?

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All of the above (color of material, intensity of solar energy, angle of exposure).

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Define 'Evaporation'.

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is 'Condensation'?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is 'Precipitation'?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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What role does latitude play in climate?

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Latitude affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and climate.

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What is 'Climate'?

Back

The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.