Climate

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between air temperature and air pressure?

• Warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure.

• Cool air sinks, creating an area of low pressure.

• Warm air sinks, creating an area of low pressure.

• Cool air rises, creating an area of low pressure.

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At which latitude would tropical rain forests be most likely?

• 10 degrees North

• 30 degrees South

• 60 degrees North

• 90 degrees North

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Which of the following variables has the LEAST influence on climate?

• Longitude

• Terrain

• Altitude

• Latitude

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Which of the following is mainly responsible for weather on Earth?

• The water found in the oceans

• Wind, precipitation, and clouds

• None of the above

• The uneven heating of Earth's surface

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In paragraph 7, what is the best definition of solar radiation?

• Storing of energy in Earth's oceans

• Increased evaporation due to warm water

• Energy from the Sun that reaches Earth

• Moisture and heat energy in the atmosphere

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Which of the following statements is true regarding most ocean currents?

• Warm water is more dense than cold water.

• The amount of salt in the ocean has no effect on ocean currents.

• Ocean currents have a great effect on air temperature.

• Ocean currents have little to do with regional climates.

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What causes the Coriolis effect?

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The uneven heating of Earth's surface

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• Earth's rotation

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Why do areas near the equator receive more heat from the Sun?

• Due to the Coriolis effect

• Because of the higher humidity levels

• The Sun shines nearly perpendicular to Earth's surface

• Because of the Earth's tilt

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What is the primary reason for the formation of deserts at 30 degrees latitude?

• Proximity to large bodies of water

• Low precipitation due to stable descending air

• High precipitation and cloud cover

• The Coriolis effect causing dry winds

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How does altitude generally affect temperature?

• Temperature increases with altitude

• Temperature decreases with altitude

• Temperature first increases then decreases with altitude

• Altitude has no effect on temperature