Quiz about Lesson 5.1 Review Quizizz

Question 1

How does energy from the Sun, the hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact and influence weather and climate?

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They interact to create different weather patterns and climate conditions.

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They have no effect on weather and climate.

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They only influence climate, not weather.

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They only affect the temperature of the ocean.

Question 2

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 3

Which term refers to the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate

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Weather

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Humidity

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Albedo

Question 4

What is the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Albedo

Question 5

Which term describes the angle of a location relative to the equator?

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Albedo

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Air pressure

Question 6

What is the term for the reflective quality of a surface?

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Albedo

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Greenhouse gas

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Hydrosphere

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Air pressure

Question 7

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, and climate is long-term.

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Weather is long-term, and climate is short-term.

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Weather is specific to a region, climate is global.

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Weather changes, climate does not.

Question 8

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's weather systems?

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The Sun

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The Moon

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The Earth's core

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Ocean currents

Question 9

Which process is responsible for moving air and water throughout Earth?

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Convection

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Precipitation

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 10

What occurs when clouds form and droplets combine?

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Precipitation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 11

What is climate defined as in the text?

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Long-term average weather conditions

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Short-term weather conditions

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Constant weather conditions

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Daily weather changes

Question 12

What factors does a region's climate depend on according to the text?

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Average temperature and precipitation

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Daily weather changes

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Constant atmospheric conditions

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Short-term weather patterns

Question 13

What are the four subsystems of Earth's dynamic system?

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Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere

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Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere

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Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere

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Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere

Question 14

What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth

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The system containing all the solid and liquid water on Earth

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The solid outer layer of Earth

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The part of Earth where life exists

Question 15

What does the hydrosphere contain?

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All the solid and liquid water on Earth

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All the gases surrounding Earth

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The solid outer layer of Earth

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The part of Earth where life exists

Question 16

How do the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and the Sun interact?

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They influence local weather patterns and Earth's climate

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They create earthquakes

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They form mountains

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They cause volcanic eruptions

Question 17

What process allows energy from the Sun to reach Earth?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Reflection

Question 18

What is the transfer of thermal energy from one material to another by electromagnetic waves called?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Insulation

Question 19

In which direction does thermal energy always move?

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From higher to lower temperature

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From lower to higher temperature

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In a circular motion

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It does not move

Question 20

What factor largely determines the amount of energy an area receives from the Sun?

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Position of the Sun in the sky

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Distance from the Sun

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Color of the sky

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Size of the Sun

Question 21

When does Earth heat up quickly?

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When the Sun is high in the sky

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When the Sun is low in the sky

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During the night

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During a solar eclipse

Question 22

What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles from one part of a material to another

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The transfer of electrical energy through a conductor

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The transfer of sound waves through a medium

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The transfer of light energy through a vacuum

Question 23

What causes convection currents?

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Hot liquids and gases becoming less dense and rising

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Cold liquids and gases becoming more dense and sinking

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The rotation of the Earth

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The gravitational pull of the moon

Question 24

What do convection currents set into motion to create weather?

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The ocean and the atmosphere

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The Earth's core and the mantle

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The sun and the moon

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The mountains and the valleys

Question 25

When do convection currents continue?

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When there is a difference in temperature between two materials

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When the sun is shining

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When the wind is blowing

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When the Earth rotates

Question 26

What is the force that a column of air applies on the air or a surface below it called?

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Air pressure

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Gravity

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Temperature

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Humidity

Question 27

What happens to less dense warm air in the atmosphere?

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It rises

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It sinks

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It stays still

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It disappears

Question 28

What is created when more dense cold air sinks?

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High pressure

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Low pressure

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No pressure

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Equal pressure

Question 29

What causes the air to move in the atmosphere?

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Pressure differences

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Temperature differences

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Humidity differences

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Altitude differences

Question 30

What is formed when air moves due to pressure differences?

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Wind

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Rain

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Clouds

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Snow

Question 31

How does the difference in air pressure affect wind speed?

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The greater the difference, the faster the wind

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The smaller the difference, the faster the wind

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The greater the difference, the slower the wind

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The difference does not affect wind speed

Question 32

When do clouds form?

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When water vapor in warm air rises and cools

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When the sun sets

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When the wind stops blowing

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When the moon is full

Question 33

In what forms can precipitation occur?

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In liquid or solid form (rain, snow, sleet, etc.)

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Only as rain

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Only as snow

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Only as ice

Question 34

What role do winds play in atmospheric circulation?

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They collect moisture from oceans.

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They create clouds.

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They cause erosion.

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They increase temperature.

Question 35

Under what conditions can clouds form?

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Suitable temperature and air pressure

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High humidity and low pressure

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High temperature and no wind

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Low temperature and high pressure

Question 36

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns.

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Weather refers to long-term average weather patterns, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

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Weather is typically measured over 30 years or more, while climate changes daily or hourly.

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Weather describes general conditions of a region, while climate is specific to a particular time and place.

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