7th Unit 4

The following map shows trade winds and westerlies in the Northern Hemisphere.

What do the unlabeled arrows represent?

• movement of heat

• movement of nutrients

• movement of organisms

• movement of ocean water

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Refer to the regions A, B, C, and D shown on the U.S. map above.

In which of these directions is the jet stream most likely to flow?

• from D to C

• from A to C

• from C to A

• from C to B

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What are the two main factors that determine climate?

• temperature and wind

• temperature and precipitation

• air pressure and humidity

• wind and precipitation

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The picture below shows an exaggerated side view of an ocean on the left and a mountain range on the right. The arrows indicate the movement of air and moisture from the ocean.

Which region is most likely to have a dry, desert-like climate?

• region R

• region S

• region T

• region W

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Which of these is not a currently predicted effect of global climate change?

• rising sea levels

• increased precipitation everywhere on the globe

• reduction in Arctic sea ice

• more severe storms

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A high-pressure system is approaching Florida, as shown in the following illustration.

How does air flow in a high-pressure system?

• from north to south

• from south to north

• in the same direction as Earth’s rotation

• in the opposite direction of Earth’s rotation

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The illustration shows four ocean currents.

Which ocean current is an example of how a cold-water current affects coastal areas?

• Brazil Current

• East Greenland Current

• South Equatorial Current

• North Equatorial Current

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City A and city B are located at the same latitude and elevation. However, city A is a coastal city, and city B is located far inland. A warm surface current flows by the coastline where city A is located. Given this information, which of the following statements is most likely true?

• During the summer, city A experiences cooler weather than city B experiences.

• During the winter, city A experiences warmer weather than city B experiences.

• During the fall, city B experiences more hurricanes than city A experiences.

• During the spring, city B experiences more thunderstorms than city A experiences

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During El Niño years, warm water in the Pacific Ocean flows eastward, toward North America. How might this affect the climate of western coast of North America?

• It will be cooler and drier than usual.

• It will be warmer and drier than usual.

• It will be cooler and wetter than usual.

• It will be warmer and wetter than usual.

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Many factors are used to determine the climate of an area. Which of the following is one of two main factors that determine climate?

• humidity

• air pressure

• precipitation

• wind conditions

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