Unit 4 Test Review

Which type of air mass would most likely generate a cool, wet environment?

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

Which type of air mass would most likely generate a cool, dry environment?

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

Which type of air mass would most likely generate a warm, dry environment?

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

Which type of air mass would most likely generate a warm, wet environment?

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

Ocean currents affect weather patterns by -

• causing precipitation in polar areas

• trapping heat at the equator to regulate the global climate

• creating waves to cool down coastal areas

• distributing heat from the uneven absorption of solar energy

In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Philippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam. If Typhoon Nesat had continued along the same path, which development would most likely have reduced its strength before it hit Hanoi?

• The formation of a high-pressure area south of Bangkok

• Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

• The formation of a low-pressure area south of Bangkok

• Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

What is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form?

• Warm ocean water

• An earthquake in the ocean

• A warm front

• Cool ocean water

Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?

• Area 1

• Area 2

• Area 3

• Area 4

The direction that an ocean current travels can be altered by the movement of the Earth's rotation on its axis. This is known as the -

• water cycle

• Coriolis Effect

• Laws of Motion

• jet stream

Ocean currents move warm and cold water throughout the oceans, affecting weather systems and climates. Where do warm ocean currents originate?

• near the poles

• near coastal areas

• near the equator

• at the bottom of the ocean