Scientists have reported that a few glaciers have grown, but most have receded to historically low levels. Why?

average temperatures have risen over 30 years

glaciers are temporary and vanish every year

sunspots occur every 11 years and block sunlight

earth is closer to the sun than ever before

Although Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are located at nearly the same latitude, Milwaukee's average high temperature for July is four degrees lower than that of Sioux Falls. Which of the following best explains the reason for this difference? (think of the video we watched about Buffalo NY)

Lake Michigan has a moderating effect on Milwaukee's temperatures.

Sioux Falls is located in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains.

Milwaukee is located near the Gulf Stream.

Sioux Falls is in the path of most midlatitude cyclones.

What impact can a very large volcanic eruption have on earth's climate?

It will cool the earth's surface as radiation from the sun is blocked from entering the atmosphere.

It will warm the earth's surface as more heat is trapped by the dust particles.

It will warm the earth's surface as more lava is released by the volcanic eruption

It will cool the earth's surface as more snow will fall with the presence of more condensation nuclei.

Why is the surface temperature of Venus higher than it is on Mercury?

The greenhouse effect is operating on Venus.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a marine climate?

cold winters and hot summers

warm winters and cool summers

warm temperatures year-round

cold temperatures year-round

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of a tropical region that has a distinct wet and dry season?

savanna

steppe

tundra

desert

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Douglas fir, redwood, spruce, and cedar are trees adapted to survive in areas with heavy precipitation. In which climatic zone would these trees be found?

humid subtropical

steppes

marine west coast

Mediterranean

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes why highland regions are colder than the surrounding regions?

Temperature decreases with altitude.

Highland regions are found in higher latitudes.

Ocean currents stabilize the climate in highland regions

Highland areas are far from large bodies of water.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are areas along the west coast of California cooler than you would expect for their latitude?

A warm ocean current travels along the coast.

These areas are far from a large body of water.

A cold ocean current travels along the coast.

These areas are at higher altitudes.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When analyzing tree rings, what do scientists assume a thin ring indicates?

a year that was warm or dry

a year that was wet or cool

a year that was cool or dry

a year that was warm or wet

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is climate different than weather?

weather is defined by long-term climate patterns

climate is defined by long-term weather patterns

climate is what happens on a day-to-day basis

weather is a measure of temperature and rainfall patterns

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Weather 2-Unit Review

Which of the following best describes a marine climate?

What is the name of a tropical region that has a distinct wet and dry season?

Douglas fir, redwood, spruce, and cedar are trees adapted to survive in areas with heavy precipitation. In which climatic zone would these trees be found?

Which of the following describes why highland regions are colder than the surrounding regions?

Why are areas along the west coast of California cooler than you would expect for their latitude?

When analyzing tree rings, what do scientists assume a thin ring indicates?

How is climate different than weather?

If you collect data for average yearly rainfall, average yearly temperature and wind patterns, what are you measuring?

Scientists have reported that a few glaciers have grown, but most have receded to historically low levels. Why?

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