Quiz about Climate Factors Quiz Redemption

Question 1

Which of the following climate factors connected to wind is not caused by the unequal heating by the sun across the planet?

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Coriolis Effect

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Rain Shadow Effect

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Jet Streams

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Haldey, Ferrel, and Polar Cells

Question 2

"The average temperature in Naperville during the winter is lower than the average temperature during the summer." is a statement about the weather.

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False

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True

Question 3

"The wind is really blowing today" is a statement about the weather.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

"It's really hot out tonight" is a statement about the weather.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 5

"The South Pole is cold and dry during the year when compared to equatorial landmasses." is a statement about the weather.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 6

In which level of the atmosphere does climate and weather occur?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 7

Which arrow location on diagram correctly shows a deflection of global winds due to the Coriolis effect?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 8

The arrows on which map best represent the direction of surface winds associated with this low-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere? (Hint: Don't forget about the Coriolis Effect)

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 9

Which diagram  best represents the surface wind pattern around a Southern Hemisphere high pressure center? (Hint: Don't forget about the Coriolis Effect)

Accepted Answer

B

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A

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C

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D

Question 10

Specific heat is used to explain why different substances

Accepted Answer

change temperature at different rates

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sink or float in water

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vaporize or condense at different temperatures

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melt and freeze at the same temperature

Question 11

The graph below shows the average monthly amount of insolation received throughout a year at four locations (A, B, C, and D) on Earth. Which line on the graph best represents the average monthly insolation received at the equator?

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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B

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C

Question 12

The graph below shows the average monthly amount of insolation received throughout a year at four locations (A, B, C, and D) on Earth. Which line on the graph best represents the average monthly insolation received at the north pole?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 13

The map shows the continental United States and parts of Mexico and Canada. Letters A through F represent surface locations. The climate of location A is more humid than location B because A is

Accepted Answer

on the side of a mountain range facing the prevailing wind

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at a lower elevation

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at a higher latitude

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receiving a greater amount of energy from the Sun

Question 14

The map shows the continental United States and parts of Mexico and Canada. Letters A through F represent surface locations. Compared to the annual range in temperatures at location C, the annual range in temperatures at location D will be

Accepted Answer

less, because D is located near a large body of water

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less, because D is located at a greater longitude

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greater, because D is located near a large body of water

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greater, because D is located at a greater longitude

Question 15

The table below compares the average annual temperature for locations C and F. Which of the following is the most probable explanation for this temperature difference between the two locations?

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Location C is at a higher latitude.

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Location C is closer to the equator

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Location C has less average cloud cover.

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Location C is at a lower altitude.

Question 16

The map shows the continental United States and parts of Mexico and Canada. Letters A through F represent surface locations. What is the relative temperature and name of the surface ocean current that affects the climate of location E?

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cool California Current

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warm Alaska Current

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warm Gulf Stream Current

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cool Peru Current

Question 17

Which table best shows the relationship between latitude and general climate conditions on Earth?

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 18

How many days during one calendar year will the Sun be directly overhead at noon in Naperville?

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Zero

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One

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Two

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Four

Question 19

The diagrams represent the position of the noon Sun along its apparent daily path as seen by an observer on the first day of three consecutive months (X, Y, and Z). The observer was located in Naperville, IL.

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X-February 1, Y-March 1, Z-April 1

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X-May 1, Y-June 1, Z-July 1

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X-August 1, Y-September 1, Z-October 1

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X-November 1, Y-December 1, Z-January 1

Question 20

Position A represents the position of the Sun at another time of day during month Z. What is the time of day when the Sun is at position A?

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1 p.m.

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5 p.m.

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7 a.m

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11 a.m.

Question 21

In which cross section do the arrows represent the most probable direction of air movement over land and water surfaces at an ocean coast on a hot, sunny, summer afternoon?

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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B

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C

Question 22

The map below shows an eastern portion of North America. Points A and B represent locations on the eastern shoreline. Which factor is primarily responsible for location A having a lower average yearly temperature than location B on the diagram above?

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Difference in Latitude

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Proximity to a Large Body of Water

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Elevation Above Sea Level

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Prevailing Ocean Currents

Question 23

The diagram below shows the flow of air over a mountain, from location A to B to C. Which graph best shows how the air temperature and probability of precipitation change during this air movement?

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Graph 2

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Graph 1

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Graph 3

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Graph 4

Question 24

Which map best represents the global prevailing surface wind patterns responsible for generating Atlantic Ocean currents?

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Map 1

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Map 2

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Map 3

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Map 4

Question 25

When major volcanic eruptions send large amounts of ash and dust into the atmosphere, worldwide air temperatures usually become

Accepted Answer

cooler, because the atmosphere is less transparent

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warmer, because the atmosphere is less transparent

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warmer, because the atmosphere is more transparent

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cooler, because the atmosphere is more transparent

Question 26

The map of North America below shows the source region of an air mass forming mostly over Mexico.    This air mass originating over Mexico is classified as

Accepted Answer

continental tropical

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continental polar

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maritime polar

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maritime tropica

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