Water & Climate Review (Chapter 2)

Changes in temperature and precipitation over a short amount of time.

• climate

• weather

Usual pattern of weather events in an area over a long period of time.

• climate

• weather

A tropical storm that forms in the Pacific Ocean

• hurricane

• typhoon

Fierce tropical storm system with high-speed winds, formed over warm oceans

• hurricane

• typhoon

What percent of the earth's surface is water?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

What percent of the earth's water is usable fresh water?

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 5%

What percent of the earth's water is made up of oceans?

• 90%

• 93%

• 95%

• 97%

Which ocean is the largest?

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Indian

• Pacific

Which of the following does NOT have an effect on climate?

• Sun

• Wind

• Water

• Landforms

• Moon

How much annual rainfall does a desert receive?

• 10 inches or less

• 12-20 inches

• 21-30 inches

• 31-35 inches