SCIENCE 9

What term refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time?

• Climate

• weather

• topography

• monsoon

2. Which side of the mountain often receives precipitation?

• windward side

• Leeward side

• rain shadow

• peak

Why do mountain climbers bring thick jackets when they go up in the mountain?

• The temperature increases as the altitude increases.

• The temperature decreases as the altitude increases.

• The altitude increases as the temperature increases.

• The altitude decreases as the temperature increases.

Why does cloud formation disappear as the air moves slowly towards the leeward side of the mountain?

• The air condenses as it moves to the leeward side.

• The amount of water vapor is not enough.

• The temperature becomes lower.

• There is too much water vapor

Why are the coldest places on earth found at the poles?

• Great amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.

• Great amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas.

• Less amount of thermal radiation is received by these areas

• Less amount of gaseous particles trap heat from the surface.

Based on what you know, how would you explain why places at the same latitude but different altitudes have different climates?

• Because the amount of heat they receive varies.

• Because the amount of precipitation differs.

• Because higher altitudes have lower temperature.

• Because higher altitudes have higher temperature.

Volcanic eruptions are dangerous and destructive but it can also be beneficial in a way. Which of the following statements is correct about benefit from a volcanic eruption?

• Volcanic eruption is helpful because it destroys land.

• Volcanic eruption is helpful because it releases harmful gases

• Volcanic eruption is helpful because it helps in the solar panel

• Volcanic eruption is helpful because it provides usable minerals

Why do you think that, despite being a renewable energy source, utilization of geothermal energy has an environmental impact?

• The environmental effects of geothermal development and power generation include the changes in land use associated with exploration and plant construction noise and sight pollution, the discharge of water and gases.

• Geothermal development and power generation is associated in the production of CFCs and Carbon dioxide which is harmful to the ozone layer.

• Utilization of geothermal energy as an electricity creates water pollution that affects the water table.

• Geothermal power plants generate electricity by burning coal, which emits gases that contribute to the excessive production of greenhouse gases.

Why do you think geothermal energy is renewable?

• Geothermal energy is renewable because it is highly efficient in providing electricity.

• Geothermal energy is renewable because it has little to no geothermal system maintenance.

• Geothermal energy is renewable because it is good for the environment

• Geothermal energy is renewable because heat is continuously produces inside the earth.

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?

• Latitude     

• altitude

• topography

• all of these