Chapter 14 Test Review

The long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region are called

• weather.
• climate.
• precipitation.

The atmospheric conditions, along with short-term changes, of a certain place at a certain time are called ___________.

• climate
• microclimate
• weather

What do the numbers in this image refer to?

• the angle at which the sun's radiation is hitting the Earth's surface
• temperature
• latitude
• longitude

What is the latitude of the equator?

• 0°
• 40°
• 90°

When you describe today’s weather, are you describing your region’s climate?

• YES
• NO

Some areas are scorching in the summer and frigid in the winter. Does that mean each season has a different climate?

• YES
• NO

Does latitude affect climate?

• Yes
• No

Polar regions are colder because annually they receive less solar energy per unit of surface area.

• True
• False

In the middle latitudes, between 30 and 60,

• summers and winters are hot.
• summers and winters are cold.
• summers are generally hot and winters are usually cold.
• winters are generally hot and summer are usually cold.

An area of low rainfall on the downward slope of a mountain is called ____________.

• a drought
• specific heat
• a rain shadow