2nd quarter review day 2 Jan 22

During a 3-week period without rain in June, water continued to flow in a small stream. The water in the stream most likely came from ____.

• the roots of trees along the stream bank

• evaporation in a region far away

• ground water flowing into the stream

• condensation on the surface of rocks in the stream

Which term refers to the atmospheric conditions that prevail from season to season and year to year at a certain location?

• Weather

• Climate

• Equilibrium

• Ecosystem

The diagram shows the Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun at the beginning of each season. The Moon is shown at various positions as it revolves around the Earth. At which position could a solar eclipse occur?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which Moon phase will be seen from Earth when the Moon is at position C?

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Compared to the climate conditions on the leeward side of this mountain range, the conditions on the windward side are usually ________.

• cooler and wetter

• cooler and drier

• warmer and wetter

• warmer and drier

Which single factor generally has the greatest effect on the climate of an area on the Earth's surface?

• the month of the year

• the degrees of longitude

• the extent of vegetative cover

• the distance from the Equator

What effect does a large body of water usually have on the climate of a nearby landmass?

• The water causes cooler summers and colder winters.

• The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters.

• The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters.

• The water causes hotter summers and colder winters.

What tool is used to measure rainfall?

• Thermometer

• Rain Gauge

• Barometer

• Sling Psychrometer

Which of the following is true? Earth's rotation...

• Causes the seasons

• Causes the day and night cycle on earth

• takes one year

• takes one month

How long does it take for the Earth to make a complete ROTATION?

• About 1 day or 24 hours

• About 28 days

• About 365 days or 1 year

• About 4 years