World Geo Chapter 3 Review

Which of the following explains why we have seasons?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The level of precipitation in a specific place

• The position of the moon over Earth

Which of the following climate conditions describe a Tundra?

• Clear rainy and dry seasons

• Permafrost just beneath the soil

• Hot temperatures year-round

• Large forests receiving high levels of sunlight year-round

Which of the following conditions describe Louisiana's climate?

• Rainy and dry seasons

• Warm

• Humid

• Arid

When it is summer in Lafayette, Louisiana, what season is it in Sydney, Australia?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

Which of the following probably receives the least amount of rain?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Humid Subtropical

• Temperate Grassland

• Marine West Coast

A rain shadow is related to which type of precipitation

• Convectional

• Frontal

• Orographic

What is the best definition of climate?

• Weather conditions over a long period of time in a particular place

• Condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

• The total effect of the change in global temperatures

• falling water droplets in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail

On which of the following days does Louisiana receive the LEAST amount of sunlight?

• Spring Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Fall Equinox

• Winter Solstice

People living near water often receive what type of precipitation during the HOTTEST part of the year?

• Convectional

• Orographic

• Frontal

Which of the following weather events describe the normal flow of water across the pacific ocean?

• Tornado

• El Niño

• Tsunami

• La Niña