Global Climate Pattern Test Review

1. Which of the following is most responsible for the moving bands of air around the Earth that are shown in the picture below?

• A. Conduction
• B. Convection
• C. Coriolis effect
• D. Greenhouse effect

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2. As the sun heats water, it becomes less dense and rises. What causes the decrease in the density of warming water?

• A. The water particles move faster, causing the water to expand or grow.
• B. The water particles move slower, causing the water to expand or grow.
• C. The water particles move faster, causing the water to contract or shrink.
• D. The water particles move slower, causing the water to contract or shrink.

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3. Different areas of Earth’s oceans receive different amounts of energy in the form of heat, resulting in ocean currents and weather patterns. What is the main source of this energy?

• A. Kinetic energy from tides.
• B. Kinetic energy from ocean currents.
• C. Energy transfer within the Earth's crust.
• D. Light from the sun.

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4. The graph shows the temperatures recorded at school one day. What can this temperature data tell us?

• A. The highest temperature of the day occurred at 6 p.m.
• B. The amount of water vapor in the air changed that day.
• C. The amount of energy as heat in the air changed during that day.
• D. The climate changed between 3 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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5. Differences in air pressure produce winds. Which of the following statements is true?

• A. As warm air rises, it creates an area of lower pressure, and cooler air flows in as wind.
• B. Warm air is denser than cold air is, creating an area of high pressure the produces wind.
• C. Winds flow from areas of low pressure to areas high pressure when temperature is warmer.
• D. Air pressure never changes. Wind is caused because the Earth is spinning.

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6. The polar jet stream influences the weather in North America. Which of the following illustrations shows the jet stream pulling warm air into Canada?

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7. Which of the following is a true example of convection?

• A. A can of pop placed in a tank of water.
• B. Red and blue food coloring poured into a beaker.
• C. A lava lamp with the light turned on.
• D. Salty and non-salty water poured into a tube.

8. The picture below shows four ocean currents. Which ocean current is an example of how a cold-water current affects land areas near the water?

• A. Brazil Current
• B. East Greenland Current
• C. South Equatorial Current
• D. North Equatorial Current

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9. The earth heats up unevenly, creating area of high and low air pressure. Which of the following does this air pressure difference create?

• A. Ocean currents
• B. Tsunamis
• C. Wind
• D. High salnity

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10. The illustration below shows four ocean currents. Which ocean currents are warm-water currents?

• A. Brazil Current only.
• B. Brazil Current and East Greenland Current.
• C. East Greenland Current and South Equatorial Current.
• D. Brazil Current, South Equatorial Current and North Equatorial Current.

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