Ch 13, 14 & 15 Revision

If Earth were closer to the Sun, which of the following would most likely happen?

• Shorter days

• Longer years

• Increased global temperatures

• Equal day and night throughout the year

The Earth's tilt is primarily responsible for:

• The phases of the moon

• The difference in climate between the poles and the equator

• The Earth's rotation

• The formation of mountains

A traveler moves from 0° latitude to 60° latitude. What changes might they experience?

• Increased daylight hours

• Decreased biodiversity

• Colder temperatures

• Shorter travel distances

If you reside exactly on the opposite side of the Prime Meridian, your longitude is:

• 0°

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

A ship sails due east along the equator. What is true about its latitude and longitude?

• Latitude increases, longitude decreases

• Latitude stays the same, longitude increases

• Latitude decreases, longitude stays the same

• Both latitude and longitude decrease

Imagine, now you are in the eastern hemisphere getting ready for school.  In the western hemisphere, students are getting ready for _______.

• school
• bed
• lunch

Why does the equator stay warm all year long?

• Because the direct rays hit the equator all year.
• Because the equator is cold all year long.
• Because the climate in a year does not change.

• Shanghai

• Durban

• Sydney

• Calcutta 

Which diagram represents the Sun in summer (direct heat energy)?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

Latitude plays a crucial role in determining the climate of different realms on Earth. Which realm is most directly impacted by variations in latitude?

• The lithosphere

• The biosphere

• The atmosphere

• The hydrosphere