Weather & Climate Review

What is the primary reason that explains the differences in temperature between the equator and the poles?

• density of the air at different latitudes

• intensity of sunlight at different angles

• movement of thermal energy by ocean currents

How does the sunlight impact the climate at different latitudes?

• the sun heats all of Earth so climates are similar everywhere

• the uneven heating of Earth causes the climate to be warm and dry at the equator and cold and wet at the poles

• the angle of sunlight is different at different latitudes, which causes the climate to be warm at the equator and colder towards the poles

What will happen if a warm front and a cold front meet and stop moving?

• A cold front will bring rain and thunderstorms to that location.

• A stationary front will cause several days of clouds and preciptation.

• A warm front will bring a few days of clouds and rain then clear up.

Which weather data can be used to predict the weather with 100% accuracy?

• none of the data

• isobar pressure lines

• locations of high and low pressure systems

If isobars are closer together, what does that mean for wind speed?

• the wind speed is faster

• the wind speed is slower

If isobars are closer together, what does that mean for air pressure?

• air pressure is lower

• air pressure is higher

Why are the poles colder than any other area on Earth?

• They absorb too much solar radiation.

• They reflect too much solar radiation.

• They receive the most amount of solar radiation.

• They receive the least amount of solar radiation.

Which way does air move in a low pressure system?

• air rises

• air sinks

• air stays in place

Which way does air move in a high pressure system?

• air rises

• air sinks

• air stays in place

What kind of weather does a cold front create?

• fog with no precipitation

• a wide blanket of clouds and rain

• clear skies

• intense precipitation and thunderstorms