Q3 M5 - CLIMATE

What happens to the temperature of air when altitude increases?

• constant
• decreases
• increases
• varies

Which of the following BEST describes climate? The ______.

• weather that occurs in the atmosphere within a day.
• disturbance in the atmosphere that happens in a long period of time.
• pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a long period of time.
• pattern of weather that occurs in a region over a short period of time.

Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles? Because ______.

• less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.
• less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.
• great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.
• great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.

What will happen when the rates of evaporation and condensation are equal?

• Clouds form.
• Precipitation occurs.
• The humidity increases.
• The dew point is reached.

City A is surrounded by bodies of water and has a moderate climate. It is located near the equator. What will most likely affect the climate of the city?

• altitude
• latitude
• topography
• all of these

Which of the following factors DOES NOT affect climate?

• gravity
• latitude
• topography
• distance from the ocean

How is a rain shadow formed? It is formed when the other side of the mountain ____.

• experiences precipitation.
• experiences cloud formation.
• experiences low temperature.
• does not experience precipitation.

Which of the following DOES NOT show how the oceans regulate temperature and climate?

• Oceans absorb thermal energy with a minimal increase in temperature.
• Oceans absorb all the energy from the sun resulting in a cooler land surface.
• Coastal areas experience cooler temperature in summer and warmer in winter.
• Oceans redistribute heat through ocean currents which affects the precipitation received by an area.

What is the driving force of the climate system?

• typhoons
• plate tectonics
• solar energy

What do you call the day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity in the atmosphere?

• climate
• condensation
• precipitation
• weather