ES 16.1 Key Questions

First and Last Name

A natural process in which gases are absorb heat and release it slowly back into the atmosphere

• The effects of latitude
• The effects of wind
• The greenhouse effect
• The effects of the ocean

The seasons caused by the changing angles at which sunlight strikes Earth. Which answer explains why this occurs?

• The effects of latitude
• The effects of wind
• The greenhouse effect
• The effects of the ocean

What causes convection currents resulting in rising warm air and falling cool air that affects climate?

• The effects of latitude
• The effects of wind
• The greenhouse effect
• The effects of the ocean

Which of the choices below are caused by a combination of unequal heating of water and unequal salinity, affect climate by transporting heat?

• The effects of latitude
• The effects of wind
• The greenhouse effect
• The effects of the ocean

Which of the choices below demonstrates higher altitudes have cooler temperatures; mountain ranges affect rainfall patterns.

• Earth's orbit
• Volcanoes
• Vegitation
• Topography

Which of the choices below affect the distribution of solar radiation?

• Earth's orbit
• Volcanoes
• Vegitation
• Topography

Which of the choices below can result in gases and particles being release and temporarily block sunlight, causing air to cool?

• Earth's orbit
• Volcanoes
• Vegitation
• Topography

Which of the choices below promotes cloud formation and absorbs carbon dioxide?

• Earth's orbit
• Volcanoes
• Vegitation
• Topography