The Atmosphere and Air Exam Review

Winds coming from the ocean bring __________ air, while winds from land usually bring __________ air.

• cold, hot

• dry, moist

• hot, cold

• moist, dry

The climate of a town on the coast will have less dramatic changes than a town further inland. Is this statement true or false?

• true

• false

Which of the following explains why a high mountain peak near the equator could have snow on it all year long?

• altitude

• latitude

• water

As wind passes over a mountain, the side over which the wind rises tends to be ____________________ and the side that experiences the downward movement of air tends to be ____________________.

• drier; moist and rainy

• moist and rainy; drier

• rainforest; desert

If you lived close to the equator, which climate would you live in?

• dry/arid

• mild/temperate

• tropical

The Gobi Desert has warm temperatures during the day, but temperatures at night can drop below freezing. Is it a true desert?

• yes

• no

On which of the following days does every point on Earth have 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of darkness?

• autumnal equinox

• summer solstice

• winter solstice

Which of the following BEST explains how climate is related to the seasons?

• Earth’s travels around the sun

• light and heat from the sun

• the tilt of Earth’s axis

• all of the above

Humans cutting down large portions of forests can affect climate. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of something humans are doing that might affect global climates?

• adding carbon to the atmosphere via car exhaust and other fossil fuel emissions

• adding emissions of human-made chemicals to the air via factories

• building vehicles that are not fuel efficient

• All of the above