SQ Weather Final Review

Why is Earth referred to as the "Goldilocks" planet?

• Because it has a lot of gold resources

• Because it is the third planet from the Sun

• Because it has conditions that are just right for life

• Because it is similar in size to Jupiter and Venus

What creates Earth's weather?

• The movement of the Moon

• The movement of air and water

• The rotation of other planets

• The magnetic field of the Sun

What is the main function of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere?

• It generates solar winds

• It creates the seasons

• It blocks harmful solar radiation

• It holds the atmosphere together by gravity

How have human activities affected Earth's temperature since 1950?

• They have decreased the temperature by 2.07 F or 1.15 C

• They have had no significant impact on the temperature

• They have increased the temperature by 2.07 F or 1.15 C

• They have increased the temperature by over 10 F or 5.5 C

What has been the average temperature during Earth's "Interglacial Period"?

• Around 30 F / -1 C

• Around 60 F / 15 C

• Around 100 F / 38 C

• Around 0 F / -18 C

What is the primary cause of ocean currents at the surface?

• Changes in salinity and temperature

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• Wind

• Earth's rotation

What was the estimated cost of the damage caused by the hailstorm in Denver, Colorado on May 8, 2017?

• $2.3 million

• $23 billion

• $2.3 billion

• $230 million

How many people died as a result of the Camp Fire in Northern California in November 2018?

• 85 people

• 153 people

• 2,975 people

• More than 33 people

What category was Hurricane Maria when it hit Yabucoa, Puerto Rico in September 2017?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 2

What was the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013?

• More than 6,300 people

• More than 3,300 people

• More than 2,300 people

• More than 4,300 people