Unit 2C Quiz Practice

Which climate factor most likely explains why there are both deciduous forests and coniferous forests in states near the Appalachian mountains?

• The Albedo Effect

• Variation in Elevation

• Proximity to Cold Ocean Currents

• Prevailing Wind Patterns

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Air temperatures near the equator are warmer because...

• The equator receives indirect sunlight.

• The equator closer to the Earth's core.

• The equator receives direct sunlight.

• The equator has low precipitation.

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Seasons are caused by...

• The Earth's axis tilting toward or away from the Sun

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun.

• The distance between the Earth and the Moon.

• Global Winds.

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An increase in the size of glaciers would make the plant cool due to the...

• Specific Heat of Ice

• Polar Vortex

• Glacial Retreat

• Albedo Effect

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Tropical storms, which can develop into hurricanes, form near the equator because...

• Sinking high pressure air creates large storm clouds.

• Cold ocean currents provide energy for storms.

• Rising low pressure air creates large storm clouds.

• CO2 from tropical rainforests creates bigger clouds.

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Deserts are often found on land near cold ocean currents because...

• The heat from the desert makes the ocean colder.

• Cold water pushes hot air over the desert.

• Cold water evaporates more quickly which causes the moisture to leave.

• Cold water evaporates more slowly, creating less precipitation

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Arizona and Alabama are at similar latitudes in the United States but Arizona is a desert climate type and Alabama is humid subtropical. Which could be a cause?

• Arizona is closer to a cold ocean current and Alabama is closer to a warm ocean current.

• Arizona is closer to sea level than Alabama.

• Alabama is closer to the equator than Arizona.

• Arizona and Alabama are affected by different prevailing winds.

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Tall, green trees are more likely to be found on which side of a mountain?

• The leeward side.

• The windward side.

• The flipside.

• The squidward side.

The Rain Shadow Effect makes the leeward side of the mountain...

• Experience more rain, so large trees and plants grow.

• Experience more rain, so mudslides are common.

• Experience less rain, so grass and low shrubs are more common.

• Experience less rain, so large trees make deep roots in order to grow.

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In this weather forecast, Cape Cod is experiencing rain while Central Massachusetts gets 10-15" of snow because...

• The specific heat of the ocean makes it colder in Cape Cod.

• The kids in Central Massachusetts deserved the snow day more.

• The specific heat of the ocean makes it warmer in Cape Cod.

• The salt in the water from the ocean melts the snow when it hits the ground.

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