Unit 2 (Changes in the Earth's Atmosphere) PRETEST

Which factor does not influence temperature?

• latitude
• longitude
• ocean currents
• altitude

This fact is not true about El Nino/La Nina

• they are short term changes in the Tropical Pacific Ocean
• they are caused by prevailing winds
• they only affect local weather patterns
• they are caused by changes in the ocean's surface currents

Deserts are always

• arid (dry)

• hot and sandy

• sites for bones and dead animals

• home to scarce wildlife

Scientists believe this to be the major cause of global warming

• heat transfer
• increased nitrogen levels
• increased carbon dioxide levels
• the use of radiation

Chloroflourocarbons are a major cause of

• ozone depletion
• air pollution
• carbon dioxide depletion
• radiation

Which cycle is being shown in this image?

• Carbon cycle

• Water cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

Climate is the atmospheric conditions at a specific place at a specific time.

• True

• False

During La Nina there are more hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.

• True

• False

Climate change is caused only by people.

• True

• False

What is your science teacher's teacher name?

• Mr. Weathers

• Ms. Benjamin

• Mr. Brundage

• Ms. Frizzle