Weather, Climate, and Climate Change Part 1

What two factors most influence weather?

• wind and sun

• water and sun

• temperature and humidity

• oceans and atmosphere

On a summer day which clouds are most likely to bring rain?

• thin, fluffy clouds
• red clouds at sunset
• thick, dark-gray clouds
• clouds that look like white sheep

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What angle would Earth's tilt need to be in order for there to be NO seasons on Earth?

• 0^o
• 45^o
• 60^o
• Earth's tilt does not offset the seasons.

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The average temperature in Atlanta in June is 25^o C, but the average temperature in December is 7^o C. Why is the average temperature in Atlanta higher in June than in December?

• The Sun is hotter during June than it is during December.
• Earth is closer to the Sun in June than it is during December.
• Earth's axis is tilted so that Atlanta gets more direct sunlight in June than in December.
• The atmosphere in Atlanta absorbs more heat from sunlight in June than in December.

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An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to prevail in Georgia?

• cool and dry
• cool and humid
• warm and dry
• warm and humid

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Which is the warmest climate zone?

• Arctic Zone
• Temperate Zone
• Tropical Zone
• Intermediate Zone

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Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from 

• evaporation from oceans.
• evaporation from soil.
• transpiration from plants.
• the burning of fossil fuels. 

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Which of the following is typical of a tropical climate?

• cold, dry air
• cool, moist air
• hot, dry air
• warm, moist air

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Yvette was looking at a map that showed where hurricanes had formed. She noticed that more hurricanes formed over tropical oceans than over colder ocean areas. Which of these BEST explains why more hurricanes form over tropical oceans than cold oceans?

• Air has less moisture over tropical oceans than over cold oceans.
• Air has more moisture over tropical oceans than over cold oceans.
• Water has more waves in tropical oceans than in colder oceans.
• Water has fewer currents in tropical oceans than in colder oceans.

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El Niño is an ocean current that is warmer than normal and recurs every few years in the Pacific Ocean. What effect would warmer waters have on weather along the Pacific Coast of the United States?

• The wind speeds over water would decrease.
• The air temperatures over land would decrease.
• Less water would evaporate into the atmosphere and cause a drought.
• More water would evaporate into the atmosphere and lead to more rain.

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