Climate

The meteorologist announces that there is a westerly wind. What does this mean?

• The wind speed is increasing.

• The wind is blowing from west to east.

• The wind is blowing from east to west.

What is true about climate along coastal areas?

• The temperature are colder.

• The temperature are warmer.

• The temperature fluctuate greatly.

What ultimately drives the water cycle?

• clouds

• the Sun

• the hydrosphere

• precipitation

What is one concern about the use of fossil fuels?

• They cause draughts.

• They contribute to global cooling.

• They contribute to global warming.

Highland climates occur at..........

• sea level

• higher altitudes

• from east to west.

The farther a region is from the equator, the_______________ its climate.

• colder

• warmer

• drier

• wetter

The _______________ climate is characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

• highland

• Mediterranean

• polar tundra

• humid subtropical

The gulf stream is the reason that Great Britain is _____________ than Labrador, Canada.

• colder

• wetter

• drier

• warmer

This current protects California from hurricanes.

• The Gulf Stream

• El Nino

• California Current

• Davidson Current

This force moves air, heat and water vapor around Earth, greatly affecting its climate.

• Convection Forces

• Prevailing Winds

• photosynthesis

• Green house gases