Sec 3 W&C Pop Quiz 1

Fill in the blank: <BLANK> is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

Fill in the blank: <BLANK> is the average condition of the atmosphere of a specific place over a long period of time, usually over 30 years.

Climographs display the changes in two variables over the duration of the year. One is temperature. What is the other variable?

Which of the following is calculated with this formula?

Maximum daily temperature – minimum daily temperature

• Mean daily temperature

• Daily temperature range

• Diurnal temperature range

• Annual temperature range

Based on their latitude, which of the following cities is likely to have the highest temperature?

• Bangkok, Thailand (13.8° N)

• Seoul, South Korea (37.6° N)

• Jakarta (6.2° S)

• Melbourne, Australia (37.8° S)

Which of the following ideas explains why places with higher latitudes experience lower temperatures?

• The sun's rays spread out over a larger area

• The sun's rays spread out over a smaller area

• The sun's rays pass through a shorter distance in the atmosphere

• The sun's rays pass through a longer distance in the atmosphere

Fill in the blank: The summit of a mountain has a lower temperature than its base. This is due to the difference in <BLANK>.

Fill in the blank: Coastal areas have a smaller annual temperature range due to the <BLANK> effect.

During summer, are the temperatures of coastal areas higher or lower than that of inland areas?

• Higher

• Lower

• No significant difference

During winter, are the temperatures of inland areas higher or lower than coastal areas?

• Higher

• Lower

• No significant difference