Unit 6 Test Review

Climate in a region is

• the long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions.
• determined only by seasonal daylight hours.
• the atmospheric conditions on a given day.
• never affected by ocean currents.

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What is a characteristic feature of the climate in the Tropical Zone?

• It experiences four distinct seasons similar to temperate zones.

• It has a constant day length throughout the year with high temperatures.

• It is characterized by cold temperatures and heavy snowfall.

• It receives minimal sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures.

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Rain frequently results whenever

• cold, moist air rises.
• warm, moist air rises.
• warm, dry air sinks.
• cold, dry air sinks

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Which of the following best describes the effect of a mountain range on the climate of a region?

• The coastal side of the range usually has high levels of rain.
• A desert is frequently found on the inland side of the range.
• Average temperatures are lower in the higher elevations of the mountains than at the base of the mountains.
• All of the above.

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Which of the following correctly states an observation that helps explain circulation patterns in the atmosphere?

• Cold air rises and warms as it rises.
• Warm air rises and cools as it rises.
• Cold air can hold more water vapor than warm air.
• All of the above.

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All of Earth's weather occurs in what layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere

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The angle of the sun's rays impacts the climate because _________ heat is absorbed at the equator compared to the poles.

• less

• equal amounts of

• more

• variable amounts of

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What are the two main gases in the atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen
• Nitrogen and carbon dioxide
• Oxygen and nitrogen
• Water vapor and oxygen

What would be a direct consequence of the Earth having no axial tilt?

• The entire planet would experience the same weather patterns.

• Seasonal variations would cease to exist, leading to uniform climates.

• Day and night cycles would be drastically altered worldwide.

• Ocean currents would reverse, causing unprecedented climate shifts.

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A TRUE statement about greenhouse gases is that they

• convert sunlight into heat energy that warms up the Earth.
• are concentrated in the stratosphere.
• trap heat that is radiated upward from the Earth.
• are not affected by human activity.

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