Biomes Review

The two MAIN factors that influence a biome's characteristics are

• elevation and latitude.

• topography and latitude.

• the Coriolis effect and longitude.

• temperature and precipitation.

Answer explanation

Many things contribute to temperature and precipitation, but they are the main factors that influence the characteristics of a biome.

The driving force behind convection is

• different longitudes.

• unequal heating of Earth's surface.

• ocean currents.

• the Coriolis effect.

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The movement of both air and water on earth is driven by

• convection currents.

• the rotation of earth.

• topography.

• climate.

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If one had to choose just one factor that had the greatest influence on a biome it would be

• precipitation.

• temperature.

• climate.

• weather.

Answer explanation

Climate is defined as the average weather over a long (decade or more) period of time. It includes both temperature and precipitation.

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Most of Earth's deserts exist near which latitudes?

• 30 degrees and 90 degrees

• 30 degrees and 60 degrees

• the equator

• 60 degrees

Answer explanation

Many people are surprised to learn that both poles are actually deserts. The hot deserts exist near 30 degrees latitude typically. Other factors can cause desert-like conditions also including topography.

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The reason for the radically different climates of eastern and western Oregon is

• the rain shadow effect.

• warm ocean currents.

• convection cells.

• different latitudes.

Answer explanation

The Cascade Mountains shadow the eastern part of the state. The Western part (Our part) gets much more rain.

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In which of the following latitudes would you expect to find a rain forest?

• 34 degrees north.

• 5 degrees south.

• 85 degrees south.

• 60 degrees north.

Answer explanation

Note that you would be likely to find a rain forest at either of these latitudes. The equatorial rainforest would be tropical (hot) and the 60 degrees rainforest would be moderate (temperate). The Olympic rainforest in Washington is an example of a temperate rain forest. Also note that north or south doesn't really matter since both hemispheres exhibit the same patterns.

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London, England has very mild climate while other locations around the globe at a similar latitude are quite cold. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this?

• topography

• rain shadow effect

• ocean currents

• longitude

Answer explanation

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Which of the following contribute to the temperature of an area? Check all that apply.

• rain shadow effect

• Coriolis effect

• ocean currents

• altitude

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The Coriolis effect influences precipitation patterns by

• altering the path of winds.

• increasing convection.

• impacting ocean currents.

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