SCI9 T2 REVIEW - Climate

SCI9 T2 REVIEW

Climate

Multiple Choice

the long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region

• weather

• climate

Multiple Choice

Locations near the equator tend to have colder climates.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Coastal areas tend to have more constant climates.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

In the Koppen Classification System, climates are classified according to temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

climate characterized by warm temperature and high precipitation

• tropical

• dry

• mild

• continental

• polar

Multiple Choice

climate characterized by very low precipitation

• tropical

• dry

• mild

• continental

• polar

Multiple Choice

When the Earth's orbit is nearly circular, we observe seasons with even lengths.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

When the Earth is tilted towards the Sun, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

daytime is longer than nighttime

• Spring Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

Multiple Choice

December 22 in the Northern Hemisphere

• Spring Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

Multiple Choice

El Nino occurs as a result of weakened trade winds.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

characterized by a less strong breeze that is cool and dry

• summer monsoon

• winter monsoon

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT cause global warming?

• burning fossil fuels

• huge volcanic eruptions

• deforestation

• forest fires