Module 2: Weather and Climate

When Earth receives energy from the Sun,

• some is absorbed by the atmosphere

• all of these

• some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface

• some energy is reflected back into space

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Which sentence correctly compares temperatures in rural and urban areas?

• Urban areas are usually cooler because buildings absorb sunlight before it reaches the ground.

• Rural areas are usually cooler because trees and water absorb more sunlight than concrete surfaces.

• Urban areas are usually warmer because streets have surfaces that absorb sunlight.

• Rural areas are usually warmer because grasses and other plants absorb sunlight to grow.

The Sun's energy hits the surface of Earth most directly at the poles.

• True

• False

A snow-covered mountain has a _________ albedo than a dark-colored corn field. Therefore, it will reflect more solar energy than the field.

true or false

The Coriolis Effect helps distribute heat around the surface of Earth.

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Which sentence about an ocean current is correct?

• Upwelling is caused by winds that blow on the ocean's surface.

• Upwelling moves water horizontally.

• Surface currents are caused by differences in water density.

• Surface currents move vertically through the water.

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When cool, dense air from over the water flows inland, it's called a ___

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The _____ ______ is the wind system responsible for the movement of weather from west to east across most of the continental United States.

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Steady winds between the equator and 30 latitude north or south are known as the ____ ____ .

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An increase in ocean salinity can change the ______ of the water and create a current.

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